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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,485.03, 22,748.13 and 9,410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,485.03, 22,748.13 and 9,410.04 is: 12,985.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,485.03 : 22,748.13 = 9,410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,485.03/22,748.13 = 9,410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,485.03x = 22,748.13 × 9,410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,485.03x = 214,060,813.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,060,813.23/16,485.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,985.16

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