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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.48, 22,766.64 and 9,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.48, 22,766.64 and 9,786.52 is: 13,505.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.48 : 22,766.64 = 9,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.48/22,766.64 = 9,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.48x = 22,766.64 × 9,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.48x = 222,806,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,806,177.69/16,497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.47

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