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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.72, 22,829.54 and 9,470.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.72, 22,829.54 and 9,470.42 is: 13,070.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.72 : 22,829.54 = 9,470.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.72/22,829.54 = 9,470.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.72x = 22,829.54 × 9,470.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.72x = 216,205,332.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,205,332.21/16,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.31

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