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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.72, 22,420.49 and 9,532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.72, 22,420.49 and 9,532.64 is: 13,154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.72 : 22,420.49 = 9,532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.72/22,420.49 = 9,532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.72x = 22,420.49 × 9,532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.72x = 213,726,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,726,459.79/16,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,154.24

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