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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.07, 22,461.09 and 9,474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.07, 22,461.09 and 9,474.14 is: 13,074.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.07 : 22,461.09 = 9,474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.07/22,461.09 = 9,474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.07x = 22,461.09 × 9,474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.07x = 212,799,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,799,531.84/16,276.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.38

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