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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.04, 22,732.80 and 9,021.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.04, 22,732.80 and 9,021.04 is: 12,449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.04 : 22,732.80 = 9,021.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.04/22,732.80 = 9,021.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.04x = 22,732.80 × 9,021.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.04x = 205,073,498.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,073,498.11/16,473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,449.04

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