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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.25, 22,446.62 and 9,552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.25, 22,446.62 and 9,552.40 is: 13,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.25 : 22,446.62 = 9,552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.25/22,446.62 = 9,552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.25x = 22,446.62 × 9,552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.25x = 214,419,024.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,419,024.83/16,263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.27

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