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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.24, 22,317.06 and 9,458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.24, 22,317.06 and 9,458.56 is: 13,050.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.24 : 22,317.06 = 9,458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.24/22,317.06 = 9,458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.24x = 22,317.06 × 9,458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.24x = 211,087,251.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,087,251.03/16,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,050.83

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