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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,484.53, 22,748.59 and 8,930.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,484.53, 22,748.59 and 8,930.86 is: 12,324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,484.53 : 22,748.59 = 8,930.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,484.53/22,748.59 = 8,930.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,484.53x = 22,748.59 × 8,930.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,484.53x = 203,164,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,164,393.29/16,484.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.55

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