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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.04, 22,417.50 and 9,074.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.04, 22,417.50 and 9,074.24 is: 12,521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.04 : 22,417.50 = 9,074.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.04/22,417.50 = 9,074.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.04x = 22,417.50 × 9,074.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.04x = 203,421,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,421,775.20/16,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.31

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