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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.88, 22,745.07 and 9,312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.88, 22,745.07 and 9,312.10 is: 12,850.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.88 : 22,745.07 = 9,312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.88/22,745.07 = 9,312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.88x = 22,745.07 × 9,312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.88x = 211,804,309.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,804,309.48/16,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,850.74

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