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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.42, 22,439.07 and 9,543.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.42, 22,439.07 and 9,543.33 is: 13,172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.42 : 22,439.07 = 9,543.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.42/22,439.07 = 9,543.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.42x = 22,439.07 × 9,543.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.42x = 214,143,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,143,449.90/16,257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.04

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