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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.96, 22,417.62 and 9,074.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.96, 22,417.62 and 9,074.68 is: 12,522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.96 : 22,417.62 = 9,074.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.96/22,417.62 = 9,074.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.96x = 22,417.62 × 9,074.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.96x = 203,432,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,432,727.86/16,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.82

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