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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.74, 22,520.07 and 9,148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.74, 22,520.07 and 9,148.88 is: 12,626.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.74 : 22,520.07 = 9,148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.74/22,520.07 = 9,148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.74x = 22,520.07 × 9,148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.74x = 206,033,418.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,033,418.02/16,317.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,626.35

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