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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.08, 22,420.32 and 9,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.08, 22,420.32 and 9,536 is: 13,158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.08 : 22,420.32 = 9,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.08/22,420.32 = 9,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.08x = 22,420.32 × 9,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.08x = 213,800,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,800,171.52/16,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.49

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