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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.28, 22,424.65 and 9,534.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.28, 22,424.65 and 9,534.41 is: 13,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.28 : 22,424.65 = 9,534.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.28/22,424.65 = 9,534.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.28x = 22,424.65 × 9,534.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.28x = 213,805,755.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,805,755.34/16,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.48

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