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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,497.70, 22,766.55 and 9,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,497.70, 22,766.55 and 9,327.50 is: 12,871.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,497.70 : 22,766.55 = 9,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,497.70/22,766.55 = 9,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,497.70x = 22,766.55 × 9,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,497.70x = 212,354,966.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,354,966.67/16,497.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,871.79

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