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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,245.54, 22,416.81 and 9,073.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,245.54, 22,416.81 and 9,073.74 is: 12,520.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245.54 : 22,416.81 = 9,073.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245.54/22,416.81 = 9,073.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245.54x = 22,416.81 × 9,073.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245.54x = 203,404,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,404,305.57/16,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.62

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