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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,496, 22,764.48 and 9,043.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,496, 22,764.48 and 9,043.84 is: 12,480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,496 : 22,764.48 = 9,043.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,496/22,764.48 = 9,043.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,496x = 22,764.48 × 9,043.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,496x = 205,878,314.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,878,314.80/16,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.50

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