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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.64, 22,415.29 and 9,532.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.64, 22,415.29 and 9,532.55 is: 13,151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.64 : 22,415.29 = 9,532.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.64/22,415.29 = 9,532.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.64x = 22,415.29 × 9,532.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.64x = 213,674,904.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,674,904.90/16,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,151.94

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