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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.55, 22,421.19 and 9,530.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.55, 22,421.19 and 9,530.46 is: 13,154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.55 : 22,421.19 = 9,530.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.55/22,421.19 = 9,530.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.55x = 22,421.19 × 9,530.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.55x = 213,684,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,684,254.45/16,244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,154.21

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