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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,543.26, 22,832.96 and 9,474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,543.26, 22,832.96 and 9,474.39 is: 13,076.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,543.26 : 22,832.96 = 9,474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,543.26/22,832.96 = 9,474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,543.26x = 22,832.96 × 9,474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,543.26x = 216,328,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,328,320.52/16,543.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,076.52

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