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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,485.31, 22,750.14 and 9,412.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,485.31, 22,750.14 and 9,412.39 is: 12,989.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,485.31 : 22,750.14 = 9,412.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,485.31/22,750.14 = 9,412.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,485.31x = 22,750.14 × 9,412.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,485.31x = 214,133,190.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,133,190.23/16,485.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,989.33

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