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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.63, 22,744.77 and 8,927.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.63, 22,744.77 and 8,927.97 is: 12,320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.63 : 22,744.77 = 8,927.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.63/22,744.77 = 8,927.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.63x = 22,744.77 × 8,927.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.63x = 203,064,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,064,465.85/16,481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,320.65

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