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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.26, 22,832.39 and 9,471.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.26, 22,832.39 and 9,471.66 is: 13,070.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.26 : 22,832.39 = 9,471.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.26/22,832.39 = 9,471.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.26x = 22,832.39 × 9,471.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.26x = 216,260,587.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,260,587.71/16,545.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.85

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