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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,496, 22,765.92 and 9,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,496, 22,765.92 and 9,045.44 is: 12,483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,496 : 22,765.92 = 9,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,496/22,765.92 = 9,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,496x = 22,765.92 × 9,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,496x = 205,927,763.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,927,763.40/16,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,483.50

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