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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.35, 22,417.50 and 9,169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.35, 22,417.50 and 9,169.41 is: 12,653.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.35 : 22,417.50 = 9,169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.35/22,417.50 = 9,169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.35x = 22,417.50 × 9,169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.35x = 205,555,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,555,248.68/16,244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,653.95

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