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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,424.59, 22,664.10 and 9,254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,424.59, 22,664.10 and 9,254.83 is: 12,770.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,424.59 : 22,664.10 = 9,254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,424.59/22,664.10 = 9,254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,424.59x = 22,664.10 × 9,254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,424.59x = 209,752,392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,752,392.60/16,424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.63

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