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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,448.06, 22,698.63 and 9,374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,448.06, 22,698.63 and 9,374.94 is: 12,937.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,448.06 : 22,698.63 = 9,374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,448.06/22,698.63 = 9,374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,448.06x = 22,698.63 × 9,374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,448.06x = 212,798,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,798,294.33/16,448.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,937.59

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