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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.16, 22,426.92 and 9,540.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.16, 22,426.92 and 9,540.88 is: 13,164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.16 : 22,426.92 = 9,540.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.16/22,426.92 = 9,540.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.16x = 22,426.92 × 9,540.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.16x = 213,972,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,972,552.49/16,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,164.17

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