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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,540.71, 22,826.62 and 9,469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,540.71, 22,826.62 and 9,469.41 is: 13,068.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,540.71 : 22,826.62 = 9,469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,540.71/22,826.62 = 9,469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,540.71x = 22,826.62 × 9,469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,540.71x = 216,154,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,154,576.35/16,540.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,068.03

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