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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.08, 22,443.26 and 9,457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.08, 22,443.26 and 9,457.44 is: 13,050.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.08 : 22,443.26 = 9,457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.08/22,443.26 = 9,457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.08x = 22,443.26 × 9,457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.08x = 212,255,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,255,784.85/16,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,050.59

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