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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,236.89, 22,410.65 and 9,524.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,236.89, 22,410.65 and 9,524.67 is: 13,146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,236.89 : 22,410.65 = 9,524.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,236.89/22,410.65 = 9,524.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,236.89x = 22,410.65 × 9,524.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,236.89x = 213,453,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,453,998.11/16,236.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,146.24

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