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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.54, 22,421.61 and 9,174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.54, 22,421.61 and 9,174.42 is: 12,660.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.54 : 22,421.61 = 9,174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.54/22,421.61 = 9,174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.54x = 22,421.61 × 9,174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.54x = 205,705,267.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,705,267.22/16,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.70

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