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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.30, 22,447.17 and 9,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.30, 22,447.17 and 9,551.40 is: 13,180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.30 : 22,447.17 = 9,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.30/22,447.17 = 9,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.30x = 22,447.17 × 9,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.30x = 214,401,899.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,401,899.54/16,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.74

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