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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.48, 22,418.48 and 9,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.48, 22,418.48 and 9,439.44 is: 13,025.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.48 : 22,418.48 = 9,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.48/22,418.48 = 9,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.48x = 22,418.48 × 9,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.48x = 211,617,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,617,896.85/16,246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.46

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