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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.64, 22,699.12 and 9,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.64, 22,699.12 and 9,374.08 is: 12,933.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.64 : 22,699.12 = 9,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.64/22,699.12 = 9,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.64x = 22,699.12 × 9,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.64x = 212,783,366.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,783,366.81/16,452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.08

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