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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.50, 22,767.75 and 9,423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.50, 22,767.75 and 9,423.77 is: 13,005.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.50 : 22,767.75 = 9,423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.50/22,767.75 = 9,423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.50x = 22,767.75 × 9,423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.50x = 214,557,925.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,557,925.58/16,497.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,005.49

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