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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.58, 22,831.47 and 9,470.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.58, 22,831.47 and 9,470.97 is: 13,069.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.58 : 22,831.47 = 9,470.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.58/22,831.47 = 9,470.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.58x = 22,831.47 × 9,470.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.58x = 216,236,167.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,236,167.43/16,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.91

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