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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.85, 22,435.72 and 9,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.85, 22,435.72 and 9,184.26 is: 12,674.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.85 : 22,435.72 = 9,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.85/22,435.72 = 9,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.85x = 22,435.72 × 9,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.85x = 206,055,485.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,055,485.77/16,257.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,674.21

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