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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,494.75, 22,762.76 and 9,042.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,494.75, 22,762.76 and 9,042.75 is: 12,479.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,494.75 : 22,762.76 = 9,042.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,494.75/22,762.76 = 9,042.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,494.75x = 22,762.76 × 9,042.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,494.75x = 205,837,947.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,837,947.99/16,494.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.00

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