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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,485.88, 22,750.32 and 9,414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,485.88, 22,750.32 and 9,414.04 is: 12,991.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,485.88 : 22,750.32 = 9,414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,485.88/22,750.32 = 9,414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,485.88x = 22,750.32 × 9,414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,485.88x = 214,172,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,172,422.49/16,485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.26

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