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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.78, 22,969.96 and 9,474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.78, 22,969.96 and 9,474.35 is: 13,074.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.78 : 22,969.96 = 9,474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.78/22,969.96 = 9,474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.78x = 22,969.96 × 9,474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.78x = 217,625,440.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,625,440.53/16,644.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.70

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