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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.56, 22,437.73 and 9,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.56, 22,437.73 and 9,545.08 is: 13,171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.56 : 22,437.73 = 9,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.56/22,437.73 = 9,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.56x = 22,437.73 × 9,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.56x = 214,169,767.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,169,767.95/16,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.93

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