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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.24, 22,416.88 and 9,528.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.24, 22,416.88 and 9,528.58 is: 13,149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.24 : 22,416.88 = 9,528.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.24/22,416.88 = 9,528.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.24x = 22,416.88 × 9,528.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.24x = 213,601,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,601,034.43/16,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,149.34

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