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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,546.66, 22,834.44 and 9,473.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,546.66, 22,834.44 and 9,473.13 is: 13,072.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,546.66 : 22,834.44 = 9,473.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,546.66/22,834.44 = 9,473.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,546.66x = 22,834.44 × 9,473.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,546.66x = 216,313,618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,313,618.60/16,546.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.95

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