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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.96, 22,828.34 and 9,470.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.96, 22,828.34 and 9,470.66 is: 13,069.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.96 : 22,828.34 = 9,470.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.96/22,828.34 = 9,470.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.96x = 22,828.34 × 9,470.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.96x = 216,199,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,199,446.50/16,541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.76

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