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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.15, 22,421.61 and 9,530.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.15, 22,421.61 and 9,530.06 is: 13,154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.15 : 22,421.61 = 9,530.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.15/22,421.61 = 9,530.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.15x = 22,421.61 × 9,530.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.15x = 213,679,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,679,176.49/16,244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,154.23

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