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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,486.43, 22,759.15 and 9,411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,486.43, 22,759.15 and 9,411.48 is: 12,992.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,486.43 : 22,759.15 = 9,411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,486.43/22,759.15 = 9,411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,486.43x = 22,759.15 × 9,411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,486.43x = 214,197,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,197,285.04/16,486.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,992.34

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