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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.32, 22,413.36 and 9,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.32, 22,413.36 and 9,529.60 is: 13,148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.32 : 22,413.36 = 9,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.32/22,413.36 = 9,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.32x = 22,413.36 × 9,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.32x = 213,590,355.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,590,355.46/16,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,148.62

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