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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.17, 22,615.35 and 9,674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.17, 22,615.35 and 9,674.44 is: 13,347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.17 : 22,615.35 = 9,674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.17/22,615.35 = 9,674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.17x = 22,615.35 × 9,674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.17x = 218,790,846.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,790,846.65/16,392.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.28

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