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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.82, 22,827.15 and 9,467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.82, 22,827.15 and 9,467.82 is: 13,065.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.82 : 22,827.15 = 9,467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.82/22,827.15 = 9,467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.82x = 22,827.15 × 9,467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.82x = 216,123,347.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,123,347.31/16,541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,065.27

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