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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,484.53, 22,748.61 and 8,931.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,484.53, 22,748.61 and 8,931.04 is: 12,324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,484.53 : 22,748.61 = 8,931.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,484.53/22,748.61 = 8,931.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,484.53x = 22,748.61 × 8,931.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,484.53x = 203,168,853.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,168,853.49/16,484.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.82

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