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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,482.74, 22,744.83 and 9,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,482.74, 22,744.83 and 9,313.28 is: 12,851.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,482.74 : 22,744.83 = 9,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,482.74/22,744.83 = 9,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,482.74x = 22,744.83 × 9,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,482.74x = 211,828,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,828,906.99/16,482.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,851.56

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