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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,482.24, 22,745.88 and 9,409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,482.24, 22,745.88 and 9,409.32 is: 12,985.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,482.24 : 22,745.88 = 9,409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,482.24/22,745.88 = 9,409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,482.24x = 22,745.88 × 9,409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,482.24x = 214,023,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,023,263.60/16,482.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,985.08

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