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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.37, 22,831.20 and 9,374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.37, 22,831.20 and 9,374.27 is: 12,936.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.37 : 22,831.20 = 9,374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.37/22,831.20 = 9,374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.37x = 22,831.20 × 9,374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.37x = 214,025,833.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,025,833.22/16,544.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,936.48

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