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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.76, 22,414.92 and 9,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.76, 22,414.92 and 9,535.44 is: 13,154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.76 : 22,414.92 = 9,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.76/22,414.92 = 9,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.76x = 22,414.92 × 9,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.76x = 213,736,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,736,124.76/16,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,154.81

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