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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.41, 22,438.99 and 9,547.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.41, 22,438.99 and 9,547.71 is: 13,177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.41 : 22,438.99 = 9,547.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.41/22,438.99 = 9,547.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.41x = 22,438.99 × 9,547.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.41x = 214,240,969.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,240,969.21/16,258.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,177.24

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