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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.80, 22,447.02 and 9,552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.80, 22,447.02 and 9,552.70 is: 13,182.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.80 : 22,447.02 = 9,552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.80/22,447.02 = 9,552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.80x = 22,447.02 × 9,552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.80x = 214,429,647.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,429,647.95/16,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.04

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