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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.11, 22,430.28 and 9,541.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.11, 22,430.28 and 9,541.43 is: 13,168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.11 : 22,430.28 = 9,541.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.11/22,430.28 = 9,541.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.11x = 22,430.28 × 9,541.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.11x = 214,016,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,016,954.24/16,252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,168.56

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