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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.58, 22,762.74 and 9,327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.58, 22,762.74 and 9,327.64 is: 12,869.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.58 : 22,762.74 = 9,327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.58/22,762.74 = 9,327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.58x = 22,762.74 × 9,327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.58x = 212,322,644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,322,644.13/16,497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,869.93

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