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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.32, 22,461.43 and 9,474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.32, 22,461.43 and 9,474.39 is: 13,074.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.32 : 22,461.43 = 9,474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.32/22,461.43 = 9,474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.32x = 22,461.43 × 9,474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.32x = 212,808,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,808,427.62/16,276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.72

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