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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.60, 22,831.08 and 9,470.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.60, 22,831.08 and 9,470.78 is: 13,069.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.60 : 22,831.08 = 9,470.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.60/22,831.08 = 9,470.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.60x = 22,831.08 × 9,470.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.60x = 216,228,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,228,135.84/16,544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.41

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