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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.79, 22,422.18 and 9,534.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.79, 22,422.18 and 9,534.70 is: 13,157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.79 : 22,422.18 = 9,534.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.79/22,422.18 = 9,534.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.79x = 22,422.18 × 9,534.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.79x = 213,788,759.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,788,759.65/16,248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,157.21

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