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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.45, 22,834.44 and 9,470.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.45, 22,834.44 and 9,470.89 is: 13,071.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.45 : 22,834.44 = 9,470.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.45/22,834.44 = 9,470.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.45x = 22,834.44 × 9,470.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.45x = 216,262,497.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,262,497.99/16,544.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.60

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