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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,482.08, 22,746.66 and 9,313.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,482.08, 22,746.66 and 9,313.31 is: 12,853.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,482.08 : 22,746.66 = 9,313.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,482.08/22,746.66 = 9,313.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,482.08x = 22,746.66 × 9,313.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,482.08x = 211,846,696.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,846,696.04/16,482.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,853.15

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