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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.67, 22,447.77 and 9,548.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.67, 22,447.77 and 9,548.13 is: 13,179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.67 : 22,447.77 = 9,548.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.67/22,447.77 = 9,548.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.67x = 22,447.77 × 9,548.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.67x = 214,334,226.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,334,226.17/16,262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,179.52

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