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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.17, 22,574.39 and 9,189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.17, 22,574.39 and 9,189.74 is: 12,680.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.17 : 22,574.39 = 9,189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.17/22,574.39 = 9,189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.17x = 22,574.39 × 9,189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.17x = 207,452,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,452,728.81/16,360.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.36

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