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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,482.98, 22,747.66 and 9,410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,482.98, 22,747.66 and 9,410.46 is: 12,987.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,482.98 : 22,747.66 = 9,410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,482.98/22,747.66 = 9,410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,482.98x = 22,747.66 × 9,410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,482.98x = 214,065,944.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,065,944.52/16,482.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.09

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