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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.34, 22,320.41 and 9,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.34, 22,320.41 and 9,004.13 is: 12,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.34 : 22,320.41 = 9,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.34/22,320.41 = 9,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.34x = 22,320.41 × 9,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.34x = 200,975,873.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,975,873.29/16,174.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,425.60

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