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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.48, 22,410.74 and 9,524.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.48, 22,410.74 and 9,524.94 is: 13,143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.48 : 22,410.74 = 9,524.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.48/22,410.74 = 9,524.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.48x = 22,410.74 × 9,524.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.48x = 213,460,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,460,953.86/16,240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,143.76

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