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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.77, 22,832.79 and 9,471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.77, 22,832.79 and 9,471.04 is: 13,070.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.77 : 22,832.79 = 9,471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.77/22,832.79 = 9,471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.77x = 22,832.79 × 9,471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.77x = 216,250,267.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,250,267.40/16,544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.61

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