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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,485.53, 22,749.97 and 8,931.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,485.53, 22,749.97 and 8,931.86 is: 12,325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,485.53 : 22,749.97 = 8,931.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,485.53/22,749.97 = 8,931.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,485.53x = 22,749.97 × 8,931.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,485.53x = 203,199,547.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,199,547.04/16,485.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,325.93

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