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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.68, 22,436.52 and 9,544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.68, 22,436.52 and 9,544.20 is: 13,170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.68 : 22,436.52 = 9,544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.68/22,436.52 = 9,544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.68x = 22,436.52 × 9,544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.68x = 214,138,634.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,138,634.18/16,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.73

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