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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.69, 22,838.02 and 9,474.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.69, 22,838.02 and 9,474.75 is: 13,074.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.69 : 22,838.02 = 9,474.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.69/22,838.02 = 9,474.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.69x = 22,838.02 × 9,474.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.69x = 216,384,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,384,420.67/16,549.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.83

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