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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.22, 22,419.54 and 9,533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.22, 22,419.54 and 9,533.44 is: 13,151.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.22 : 22,419.54 = 9,533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.22/22,419.54 = 9,533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.22x = 22,419.54 × 9,533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.22x = 213,735,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,735,339.42/16,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,151.96

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