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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.77, 22,313.72 and 9,457.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.77, 22,313.72 and 9,457.25 is: 13,047.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.77 : 22,313.72 = 9,457.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.77/22,313.72 = 9,457.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.77x = 22,313.72 × 9,457.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.77x = 211,026,269.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,026,269.62/16,173.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.44

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