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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,540.88, 22,827.44 and 9,467.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,540.88, 22,827.44 and 9,467.15 is: 13,065.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,540.88 : 22,827.44 = 9,467.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,540.88/22,827.44 = 9,467.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,540.88x = 22,827.44 × 9,467.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,540.88x = 216,110,751.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,110,751.26/16,540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,065.25

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