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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,539.97, 22,827.12 and 9,468.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,539.97, 22,827.12 and 9,468.67 is: 13,067.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,539.97 : 22,827.12 = 9,468.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,539.97/22,827.12 = 9,468.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,539.97x = 22,827.12 × 9,468.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,539.97x = 216,142,352.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,142,352.19/16,539.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.88

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