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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,137.53, 22,264.97 and 9,766.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,137.53, 22,264.97 and 9,766.47 is: 13,474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,137.53 : 22,264.97 = 9,766.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,137.53/22,264.97 = 9,766.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,137.53x = 22,264.97 × 9,766.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,137.53x = 217,450,112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,450,112.72/16,137.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.81

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