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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.99, 22,446.18 and 9,549.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.99, 22,446.18 and 9,549.90 is: 13,179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.99 : 22,446.18 = 9,549.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.99/22,446.18 = 9,549.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.99x = 22,446.18 × 9,549.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.99x = 214,358,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,358,774.38/16,263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,179.96

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