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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.51, 22,317.45 and 9,458.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.51, 22,317.45 and 9,458.81 is: 13,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.51 : 22,317.45 = 9,458.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.51/22,317.45 = 9,458.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.51x = 22,317.45 × 9,458.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.51x = 211,096,519.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,096,519.23/16,174.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.18

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