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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.36, 22,744.32 and 9,029.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.36, 22,744.32 and 9,029.36 is: 12,460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.36 : 22,744.32 = 9,029.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.36/22,744.32 = 9,029.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.36x = 22,744.32 × 9,029.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.36x = 205,366,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,366,653.24/16,481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,460.54

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