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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.08, 22,416.96 and 9,074.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.08, 22,416.96 and 9,074.68 is: 12,523.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.08 : 22,416.96 = 9,074.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.08/22,416.96 = 9,074.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.08x = 22,416.96 × 9,074.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.08x = 203,426,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,426,738.57/16,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.13

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