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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,357.74, 24,505.65 and 9,674.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,357.74, 24,505.65 and 9,674.22 is: 14,493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,357.74 : 24,505.65 = 9,674.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,357.74/24,505.65 = 9,674.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,357.74x = 24,505.65 × 9,674.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,357.74x = 237,073,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,073,049.34/16,357.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,493.02

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