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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,480, 22,742.40 and 9,027.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,480, 22,742.40 and 9,027.84 is: 12,458.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,480 : 22,742.40 = 9,027.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,480/22,742.40 = 9,027.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,480x = 22,742.40 × 9,027.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,480x = 205,314,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,314,748.42/16,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.42

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