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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,427.97, 22,670.57 and 8,874.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,427.97, 22,670.57 and 8,874.29 is: 12,246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,427.97 : 22,670.57 = 8,874.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,427.97/22,670.57 = 8,874.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,427.97x = 22,670.57 × 8,874.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,427.97x = 201,185,247.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,185,247.14/16,427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,246.51

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