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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.30, 22,559.70 and 9,274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.30, 22,559.70 and 9,274.74 is: 12,799.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.30 : 22,559.70 = 9,274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.30/22,559.70 = 9,274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.30x = 22,559.70 × 9,274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.30x = 209,235,351.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,235,351.98/16,347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.38

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