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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.06, 22,428.66 and 9,537.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.06, 22,428.66 and 9,537.97 is: 13,162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.06 : 22,428.66 = 9,537.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.06/22,428.66 = 9,537.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.06x = 22,428.66 × 9,537.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.06x = 213,923,886.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,923,886.22/16,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,162.88

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