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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.06, 22,462.31 and 9,204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.06, 22,462.31 and 9,204.59 is: 12,704.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.06 : 22,462.31 = 9,204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.06/22,462.31 = 9,204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.06x = 22,462.31 × 9,204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.06x = 206,756,306.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,756,306.82/16,274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,704.65

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