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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.08, 22,264.96 and 9,424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.08, 22,264.96 and 9,424.32 is: 13,005.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.08 : 22,264.96 = 9,424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.08/22,264.96 = 9,424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.08x = 22,264.96 × 9,424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.08x = 209,832,107.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,832,107.83/16,134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,005.52

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