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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.24, 22,133.49 and 9,324.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.24, 22,133.49 and 9,324.55 is: 12,867.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.24 : 22,133.49 = 9,324.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.24/22,133.49 = 9,324.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.24x = 22,133.49 × 9,324.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.24x = 206,384,834.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,384,834.18/16,039.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,867.49

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