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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.92, 22,423.67 and 9,534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.92, 22,423.67 and 9,534.66 is: 13,157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.92 : 22,423.67 = 9,534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.92/22,423.67 = 9,534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.92x = 22,423.67 × 9,534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.92x = 213,802,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,802,069.40/16,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,157.92

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