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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.08, 22,423.38 and 9,174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.08, 22,423.38 and 9,174.92 is: 12,659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.08 : 22,423.38 = 9,174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.08/22,423.38 = 9,174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.08x = 22,423.38 × 9,174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.08x = 205,732,717.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,732,717.63/16,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,659.63

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