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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,427.70, 22,670.24 and 8,874.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,427.70, 22,670.24 and 8,874.03 is: 12,246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,427.70 : 22,670.24 = 8,874.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,427.70/22,670.24 = 8,874.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,427.70x = 22,670.24 × 8,874.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,427.70x = 201,176,345.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,176,345.50/16,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,246.17

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