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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.70, 22,977.26 and 9,482.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.70, 22,977.26 and 9,482.56 is: 13,084.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.70 : 22,977.26 = 9,482.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.70/22,977.26 = 9,482.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.70x = 22,977.26 × 9,482.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.70x = 217,883,246.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,883,246.59/16,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,084.74

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