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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.06, 22,420.50 and 9,529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.06, 22,420.50 and 9,529.96 is: 13,153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.06 : 22,420.50 = 9,529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.06/22,420.50 = 9,529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.06x = 22,420.50 × 9,529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.06x = 213,666,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,666,468.18/16,244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,153.51

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