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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.59, 22,697.96 and 9,374.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.59, 22,697.96 and 9,374.13 is: 12,936.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.59 : 22,697.96 = 9,374.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.59/22,697.96 = 9,374.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.59x = 22,697.96 × 9,374.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.59x = 212,773,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,773,580.90/16,447.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,936.46

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