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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.65, 22,833.43 and 9,474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.65, 22,833.43 and 9,474.35 is: 13,074.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.65 : 22,833.43 = 9,474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.65/22,833.43 = 9,474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.65x = 22,833.43 × 9,474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.65x = 216,331,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,331,769.67/16,545.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.85

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