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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.06, 22,743.73 and 8,927.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.06, 22,743.73 and 8,927.22 is: 12,319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.06 : 22,743.73 = 8,927.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.06/22,743.73 = 8,927.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.06x = 22,743.73 × 8,927.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.06x = 203,038,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,038,122.98/16,481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,319.48

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