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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,482, 22,746.12 and 9,410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,482, 22,746.12 and 9,410.64 is: 12,987.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,482 : 22,746.12 = 9,410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,482/22,746.12 = 9,410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,482x = 22,746.12 × 9,410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,482x = 214,055,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,055,546.72/16,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.23

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