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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.73, 22,420.24 and 9,172.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.73, 22,420.24 and 9,172.79 is: 12,657.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.73 : 22,420.24 = 9,172.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.73/22,420.24 = 9,172.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.73x = 22,420.24 × 9,172.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.73x = 205,656,153.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,656,153.27/16,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,657.53

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