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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,546.88, 22,834.71 and 9,473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,546.88, 22,834.71 and 9,473.36 is: 13,073.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,546.88 : 22,834.71 = 9,473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,546.88/22,834.71 = 9,473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,546.88x = 22,834.71 × 9,473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,546.88x = 216,321,314.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,321,314.15/16,546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.24

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