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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.40, 22,417.41 and 9,530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.40, 22,417.41 and 9,530.16 is: 13,151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.40 : 22,417.41 = 9,530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.40/22,417.41 = 9,530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.40x = 22,417.41 × 9,530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.40x = 213,641,504.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,641,504.09/16,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,151.70

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