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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,484.83, 22,749.08 and 8,931.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,484.83, 22,749.08 and 8,931.22 is: 12,325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,484.83 : 22,749.08 = 8,931.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,484.83/22,749.08 = 8,931.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,484.83x = 22,749.08 × 8,931.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,484.83x = 203,176,894.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,176,894.09/16,484.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,325.08

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