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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.52, 22,148.44 and 9,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.52, 22,148.44 and 9,675.24 is: 13,353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.52 : 22,148.44 = 9,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.52/22,148.44 = 9,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.52x = 22,148.44 × 9,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.52x = 214,291,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,291,472.63/16,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,353.56

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