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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.09, 22,458.67 and 9,103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.09, 22,458.67 and 9,103.77 is: 12,563.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.09 : 22,458.67 = 9,103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.09/22,458.67 = 9,103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.09x = 22,458.67 × 9,103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.09x = 204,458,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,458,480.26/16,274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.44

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