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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.12, 22,436.88 and 9,545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.12, 22,436.88 and 9,545.28 is: 13,173.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.12 : 22,436.88 = 9,545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.12/22,436.88 = 9,545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.12x = 22,436.88 × 9,545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.12x = 214,166,301.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,166,301.93/16,257.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,173.69

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