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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,551.33, 22,836.09 and 9,476.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,551.33, 22,836.09 and 9,476.38 is: 13,074.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,551.33 : 22,836.09 = 9,476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,551.33/22,836.09 = 9,476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,551.33x = 22,836.09 × 9,476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,551.33x = 216,403,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,403,466.55/16,551.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.69

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