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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.34, 22,406.48 and 9,526.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.34, 22,406.48 and 9,526.60 is: 13,147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.34 : 22,406.48 = 9,526.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.34/22,406.48 = 9,526.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.34x = 22,406.48 × 9,526.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.34x = 213,457,572.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,457,572.37/16,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,147.71

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