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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.08, 22,729.04 and 9,018.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.08, 22,729.04 and 9,018.08 is: 12,445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.08 : 22,729.04 = 9,018.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.08/22,729.04 = 9,018.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.08x = 22,729.04 × 9,018.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.08x = 204,972,301.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,972,301.04/16,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.13

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