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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.24, 22,447.88 and 9,549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.24, 22,447.88 and 9,549.12 is: 13,180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.24 : 22,447.88 = 9,549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.24/22,447.88 = 9,549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.24x = 22,447.88 × 9,549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.24x = 214,357,499.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,357,499.87/16,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.49

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