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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.81, 22,447.40 and 9,552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.81, 22,447.40 and 9,552.96 is: 13,185.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.81 : 22,447.40 = 9,552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.81/22,447.40 = 9,552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.81x = 22,447.40 × 9,552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.81x = 214,439,066.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,439,066.54/16,263.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.04

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