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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,487.34, 22,752.45 and 9,035.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,487.34, 22,752.45 and 9,035.34 is: 12,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,487.34 : 22,752.45 = 9,035.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,487.34/22,752.45 = 9,035.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,487.34x = 22,752.45 × 9,035.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,487.34x = 205,576,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,576,121.58/16,487.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.73

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