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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.63, 22,426.07 and 9,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.63, 22,426.07 and 9,536.40 is: 13,160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.63 : 22,426.07 = 9,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.63/22,426.07 = 9,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.63x = 22,426.07 × 9,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.63x = 213,863,926.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,863,926.27/16,250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,160.35

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