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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.36, 22,445.91 and 9,549.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.36, 22,445.91 and 9,549.70 is: 13,178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.36 : 22,445.91 = 9,549.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.36/22,445.91 = 9,549.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.36x = 22,445.91 × 9,549.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.36x = 214,351,650.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,351,650.61/16,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.42

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