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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,483.50, 22,747.23 and 9,410.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,483.50, 22,747.23 and 9,410.11 is: 12,985.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,483.50 : 22,747.23 = 9,410.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,483.50/22,747.23 = 9,410.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,483.50x = 22,747.23 × 9,410.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,483.50x = 214,053,879.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,053,879.63/16,483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,985.95

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