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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.91, 22,422.12 and 9,174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.91, 22,422.12 and 9,174.78 is: 12,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.91 : 22,422.12 = 9,174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.91/22,422.12 = 9,174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.91x = 22,422.12 × 9,174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.91x = 205,718,018.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,718,018.13/16,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,661.20

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