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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.11, 22,323.96 and 9,462.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.11, 22,323.96 and 9,462.81 is: 13,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.11 : 22,323.96 = 9,462.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.11/22,323.96 = 9,462.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.11x = 22,323.96 × 9,462.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.11x = 211,247,391.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,247,391.93/16,174.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.84

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