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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.56, 22,417.68 and 9,530.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.56, 22,417.68 and 9,530.30 is: 13,151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.56 : 22,417.68 = 9,530.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.56/22,417.68 = 9,530.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.56x = 22,417.68 × 9,530.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.56x = 213,647,215.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,647,215.70/16,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,151.92

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