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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.12, 22,444.29 and 9,542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.12, 22,444.29 and 9,542.88 is: 13,165.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.12 : 22,444.29 = 9,542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.12/22,444.29 = 9,542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.12x = 22,444.29 × 9,542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.12x = 214,183,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,183,166.16/16,269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.01

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