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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,647.66, 22,974.44 and 9,574.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,647.66, 22,974.44 and 9,574.08 is: 13,212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,647.66 : 22,974.44 = 9,574.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,647.66/22,974.44 = 9,574.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,647.66x = 22,974.44 × 9,574.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,647.66x = 219,959,126.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,959,126.52/16,647.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,212.62

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