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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.43, 22,744.24 and 8,927.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.43, 22,744.24 and 8,927.59 is: 12,320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.43 : 22,744.24 = 8,927.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.43/22,744.24 = 8,927.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.43x = 22,744.24 × 8,927.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.43x = 203,051,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,051,249.58/16,481.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,320.00

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