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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.36, 22,417.88 and 9,528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.36, 22,417.88 and 9,528.40 is: 13,152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.36 : 22,417.88 = 9,528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.36/22,417.88 = 9,528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.36x = 22,417.88 × 9,528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.36x = 213,606,527.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,606,527.79/16,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,152.01

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