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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.44, 22,831.84 and 9,473.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.44, 22,831.84 and 9,473.14 is: 13,073.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.44 : 22,831.84 = 9,473.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.44/22,831.84 = 9,473.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.44x = 22,831.84 × 9,473.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.44x = 216,289,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,289,216.78/16,544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.23

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