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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,471.04, 22,730.08 and 9,019.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,471.04, 22,730.08 and 9,019.04 is: 12,446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,471.04 : 22,730.08 = 9,019.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,471.04/22,730.08 = 9,019.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,471.04x = 22,730.08 × 9,019.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,471.04x = 205,003,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,003,500.72/16,471.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.30

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