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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.17, 22,452.59 and 9,551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.17, 22,452.59 and 9,551.63 is: 13,184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.17 : 22,452.59 = 9,551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.17/22,452.59 = 9,551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.17x = 22,452.59 × 9,551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.17x = 214,458,832.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,458,832.22/16,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.35

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