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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,499.68, 22,769.58 and 9,047.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,499.68, 22,769.58 and 9,047.68 is: 12,485.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,499.68 : 22,769.58 = 9,047.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,499.68/22,769.58 = 9,047.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,499.68x = 22,769.58 × 9,047.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,499.68x = 206,011,873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,011,873.57/16,499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.81

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