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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,234.44, 22,408.38 and 9,521.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,234.44, 22,408.38 and 9,521.88 is: 13,143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,234.44 : 22,408.38 = 9,521.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,234.44/22,408.38 = 9,521.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,234.44x = 22,408.38 × 9,521.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,234.44x = 213,369,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,369,905.35/16,234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,143.04

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