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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.02, 22,422.09 and 9,174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.02, 22,422.09 and 9,174.26 is: 12,660.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.02 : 22,422.09 = 9,174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.02/22,422.09 = 9,174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.02x = 22,422.09 × 9,174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.02x = 205,706,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,706,083.40/16,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.38

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