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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.06, 23,150.22 and 9,606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.06, 23,150.22 and 9,606.64 is: 13,258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.06 : 23,150.22 = 9,606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.06/23,150.22 = 9,606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.06x = 23,150.22 × 9,606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.06x = 222,395,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,395,829.46/16,774.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.32

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