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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.74, 22,462.11 and 9,201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.74, 22,462.11 and 9,201.16 is: 12,699.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.74 : 22,462.11 = 9,201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.74/22,462.11 = 9,201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.74x = 22,462.11 × 9,201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.74x = 206,677,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,677,468.05/16,274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.28

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