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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.84, 22,558.23 and 9,542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.84, 22,558.23 and 9,542.16 is: 13,167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.84 : 22,558.23 = 9,542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.84/22,558.23 = 9,542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.84x = 22,558.23 × 9,542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.84x = 215,254,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,254,239.98/16,346.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,167.95

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