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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.19, 22,837.32 and 9,474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.19, 22,837.32 and 9,474.24 is: 13,074.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.19 : 22,837.32 = 9,474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.19/22,837.32 = 9,474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.19x = 22,837.32 × 9,474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.19x = 216,366,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,366,250.64/16,549.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.13

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