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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,482.84, 22,746.24 and 9,030.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,482.84, 22,746.24 and 9,030.84 is: 12,462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,482.84 : 22,746.24 = 9,030.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,482.84/22,746.24 = 9,030.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,482.84x = 22,746.24 × 9,030.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,482.84x = 205,417,654.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,417,654.04/16,482.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.52

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