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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,645.73, 22,969.04 and 9,476.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,645.73, 22,969.04 and 9,476.57 is: 13,076.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,645.73 : 22,969.04 = 9,476.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,645.73/22,969.04 = 9,476.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,645.73x = 22,969.04 × 9,476.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,645.73x = 217,667,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,667,553.16/16,645.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,076.48

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