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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,493.88, 22,762.99 and 9,043.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,493.88, 22,762.99 and 9,043.32 is: 12,480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,493.88 : 22,762.99 = 9,043.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,493.88/22,762.99 = 9,043.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,493.88x = 22,762.99 × 9,043.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,493.88x = 205,852,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,852,866.30/16,493.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.56

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