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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,482.08, 22,739.82 and 9,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,482.08, 22,739.82 and 9,311 is: 12,846.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,482.08 : 22,739.82 = 9,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,482.08/22,739.82 = 9,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,482.08x = 22,739.82 × 9,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,482.08x = 211,730,464.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,730,464.02/16,482.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,846.10

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