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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,238.94, 22,407.66 and 9,523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,238.94, 22,407.66 and 9,523.32 is: 13,140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,238.94 : 22,407.66 = 9,523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,238.94/22,407.66 = 9,523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,238.94x = 22,407.66 × 9,523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,238.94x = 213,395,316.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,395,316.63/16,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,140.96

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