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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,238.64, 22,410.36 and 9,162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,238.64, 22,410.36 and 9,162.48 is: 12,644.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,238.64 : 22,410.36 = 9,162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,238.64/22,410.36 = 9,162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,238.64x = 22,410.36 × 9,162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,238.64x = 205,334,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,334,475.29/16,238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.81

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