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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,540.76, 22,827.27 and 9,467.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,540.76, 22,827.27 and 9,467.03 is: 13,065.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,540.76 : 22,827.27 = 9,467.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,540.76/22,827.27 = 9,467.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,540.76x = 22,827.27 × 9,467.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,540.76x = 216,106,335.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,106,335.77/16,540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,065.08

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