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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,484.62, 22,748.79 and 9,032.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,484.62, 22,748.79 and 9,032.62 is: 12,465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,484.62 : 22,748.79 = 9,032.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,484.62/22,748.79 = 9,032.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,484.62x = 22,748.79 × 9,032.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,484.62x = 205,481,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,481,175.53/16,484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,465.02

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