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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.17, 22,451.21 and 9,550.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.17, 22,451.21 and 9,550.63 is: 13,182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.17 : 22,451.21 = 9,550.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.17/22,451.21 = 9,550.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.17x = 22,451.21 × 9,550.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.17x = 214,423,199.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,423,199.76/16,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.97

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