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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.77, 22,422.24 and 9,174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.77, 22,422.24 and 9,174.34 is: 12,660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.77 : 22,422.24 = 9,174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.77/22,422.24 = 9,174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.77x = 22,422.24 × 9,174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.77x = 205,709,253.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,709,253.32/16,247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.77

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