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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481, 22,743.78 and 9,028.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481, 22,743.78 and 9,028.84 is: 12,459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481 : 22,743.78 = 9,028.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481/22,743.78 = 9,028.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481x = 22,743.78 × 9,028.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481x = 205,349,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,349,950.62/16,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.80

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