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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.81, 22,418.02 and 9,530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.81, 22,418.02 and 9,530.55 is: 13,152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.81 : 22,418.02 = 9,530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.81/22,418.02 = 9,530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.81x = 22,418.02 × 9,530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.81x = 213,656,060.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,656,060.51/16,244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,152.27

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