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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.24, 22,554.65 and 9,175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.24, 22,554.65 and 9,175.50 is: 12,662.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.24 : 22,554.65 = 9,175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.24/22,554.65 = 9,175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.24x = 22,554.65 × 9,175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.24x = 206,950,214.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,950,214.01/16,343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,662.74

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