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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.45, 22,837.66 and 9,474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.45, 22,837.66 and 9,474.50 is: 13,074.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.45 : 22,837.66 = 9,474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.45/22,837.66 = 9,474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.45x = 22,837.66 × 9,474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.45x = 216,375,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,375,443.08/16,549.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.48

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