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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.95, 22,334.42 and 9,467.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.95, 22,334.42 and 9,467.74 is: 13,069.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.95 : 22,334.42 = 9,467.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.95/22,334.42 = 9,467.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.95x = 22,334.42 × 9,467.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.95x = 211,456,394.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,456,394.25/16,179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.04

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