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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.41, 22,437.61 and 9,546.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.41, 22,437.61 and 9,546.71 is: 13,175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.41 : 22,437.61 = 9,546.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.41/22,437.61 = 9,546.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.41x = 22,437.61 × 9,546.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.41x = 214,205,308.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,205,308.03/16,257.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.86

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