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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.37, 22,421.67 and 9,441.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.37, 22,421.67 and 9,441.79 is: 13,029.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.37 : 22,421.67 = 9,441.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.37/22,421.67 = 9,441.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.37x = 22,421.67 × 9,441.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.37x = 211,700,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,700,699.59/16,248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.04

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