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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,483.43, 22,747.79 and 9,314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,483.43, 22,747.79 and 9,314.93 is: 12,854.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,483.43 : 22,747.79 = 9,314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,483.43/22,747.79 = 9,314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,483.43x = 22,747.79 × 9,314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,483.43x = 211,893,911.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,893,911.19/16,483.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,854.97

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