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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.67, 22,411.03 and 9,525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.67, 22,411.03 and 9,525.48 is: 13,145.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.67 : 22,411.03 = 9,525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.67/22,411.03 = 9,525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.67x = 22,411.03 × 9,525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.67x = 213,475,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,475,770.42/16,239.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,145.33

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