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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.53, 22,444.06 and 9,553.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.53, 22,444.06 and 9,553.32 is: 13,182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.53 : 22,444.06 = 9,553.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.53/22,444.06 = 9,553.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.53x = 22,444.06 × 9,553.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.53x = 214,415,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,415,287.28/16,265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.19

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