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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.47, 22,882.48 and 9,027.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.47, 22,882.48 and 9,027.87 is: 12,458.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.47 : 22,882.48 = 9,027.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.47/22,882.48 = 9,027.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.47x = 22,882.48 × 9,027.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.47x = 206,579,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,579,940.31/16,581.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.48

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