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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.26, 22,313.03 and 9,456.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.26, 22,313.03 and 9,456.74 is: 13,046.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.26 : 22,313.03 = 9,456.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.26/22,313.03 = 9,456.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.26x = 22,313.03 × 9,456.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.26x = 211,008,523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,008,523.32/16,173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,046.75

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