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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,242.12, 22,416.06 and 9,530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,242.12, 22,416.06 and 9,530.28 is: 13,152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,242.12 : 22,416.06 = 9,530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,242.12/22,416.06 = 9,530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,242.12x = 22,416.06 × 9,530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,242.12x = 213,631,328.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,631,328.30/16,242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,152.92

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