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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.48, 22,766.24 and 9,327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.48, 22,766.24 and 9,327.29 is: 12,871.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.48 : 22,766.24 = 9,327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.48/22,766.24 = 9,327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.48x = 22,766.24 × 9,327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.48x = 212,347,232.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,347,232.18/16,497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,871.49

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