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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,474.08, 22,733.28 and 9,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,474.08, 22,733.28 and 9,304 is: 12,838.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,474.08 : 22,733.28 = 9,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,474.08/22,733.28 = 9,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,474.08x = 22,733.28 × 9,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,474.08x = 211,510,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,510,437.12/16,474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.98

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