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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.76, 25,232.85 and 9,473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.76, 25,232.85 and 9,473.22 is: 14,209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.76 : 25,232.85 = 9,473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.76/25,232.85 = 9,473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.76x = 25,232.85 × 9,473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.76x = 239,036,339.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,036,339.28/16,822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.11

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