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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,483.28, 22,747.01 and 8,929.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,483.28, 22,747.01 and 8,929.62 is: 12,322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,483.28 : 22,747.01 = 8,929.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,483.28/22,747.01 = 8,929.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,483.28x = 22,747.01 × 8,929.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,483.28x = 203,122,110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,122,110.79/16,483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.92

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