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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,643.78, 22,968.58 and 9,473.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,643.78, 22,968.58 and 9,473.35 is: 13,073.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,643.78 : 22,968.58 = 9,473.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,643.78/22,968.58 = 9,473.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,643.78x = 22,968.58 × 9,473.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,643.78x = 217,589,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,589,397.34/16,643.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.32

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