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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,574.91, 22,873.86 and 9,021.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,574.91, 22,873.86 and 9,021.72 is: 12,450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,574.91 : 22,873.86 = 9,021.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,574.91/22,873.86 = 9,021.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,574.91x = 22,873.86 × 9,021.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,574.91x = 206,361,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,361,612.18/16,574.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.24

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