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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,483.85, 22,747.67 and 8,930.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,483.85, 22,747.67 and 8,930.36 is: 12,323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,483.85 : 22,747.67 = 8,930.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,483.85/22,747.67 = 8,930.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,483.85x = 22,747.67 × 8,930.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,483.85x = 203,144,978.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,144,978.20/16,483.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.88

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