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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.06, 22,438.32 and 9,544.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.06, 22,438.32 and 9,544.98 is: 13,172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.06 : 22,438.32 = 9,544.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.06/22,438.32 = 9,544.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.06x = 22,438.32 × 9,544.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.06x = 214,173,315.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,173,315.63/16,259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.55

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