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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.17, 22,744.02 and 9,029.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.17, 22,744.02 and 9,029.17 is: 12,460.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.17 : 22,744.02 = 9,029.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.17/22,744.02 = 9,029.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.17x = 22,744.02 × 9,029.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.17x = 205,359,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,359,623.06/16,481.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,460.26

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