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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.12, 22,415.09 and 9,527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.12, 22,415.09 and 9,527.46 is: 13,150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.12 : 22,415.09 = 9,527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.12/22,415.09 = 9,527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.12x = 22,415.09 × 9,527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.12x = 213,558,873.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,558,873.37/16,239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,150.89

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