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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,482.05, 22,739.49 and 9,311.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,482.05, 22,739.49 and 9,311.06 is: 12,846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,482.05 : 22,739.49 = 9,311.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,482.05/22,739.49 = 9,311.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,482.05x = 22,739.49 × 9,311.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,482.05x = 211,728,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,728,642.06/16,482.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,846.02

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