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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.29, 22,422.66 and 9,174.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.29, 22,422.66 and 9,174.77 is: 12,661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.29 : 22,422.66 = 9,174.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.29/22,422.66 = 9,174.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.29x = 22,422.66 × 9,174.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.29x = 205,722,748.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,722,748.29/16,248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,661.19

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