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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,479.62, 22,743.29 and 9,310.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,479.62, 22,743.29 and 9,310.85 is: 12,849.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,479.62 : 22,743.29 = 9,310.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,479.62/22,743.29 = 9,310.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,479.62x = 22,743.29 × 9,310.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,479.62x = 211,759,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,759,372.00/16,479.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,849.77

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