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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.08, 22,554.24 and 9,173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.08, 22,554.24 and 9,173.54 is: 12,659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.08 : 22,554.24 = 9,173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.08/22,554.24 = 9,173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.08x = 22,554.24 × 9,173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.08x = 206,902,222.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,902,222.81/16,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,659.15

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