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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.65, 22,422.06 and 9,442.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.65, 22,422.06 and 9,442.07 is: 13,029.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.65 : 22,422.06 = 9,442.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.65/22,422.06 = 9,442.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.65x = 22,422.06 × 9,442.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.65x = 211,710,547.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,710,547.95/16,248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.42

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