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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.24, 22,384.40 and 9,507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.24, 22,384.40 and 9,507.69 is: 13,116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.24 : 22,384.40 = 9,507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.24/22,384.40 = 9,507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.24x = 22,384.40 × 9,507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.24x = 212,823,888.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,823,888.50/16,226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,116.04

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