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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.10, 22,830.39 and 9,470.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.10, 22,830.39 and 9,470.28 is: 13,068.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.10 : 22,830.39 = 9,470.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.10/22,830.39 = 9,470.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.10x = 22,830.39 × 9,470.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.10x = 216,210,185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,210,185.81/16,544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,068.72

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