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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.53, 22,442.68 and 9,552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.53, 22,442.68 and 9,552.32 is: 13,180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.53 : 22,442.68 = 9,552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.53/22,442.68 = 9,552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.53x = 22,442.68 × 9,552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.53x = 214,379,652.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,379,652.45/16,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.81

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