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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.87, 22,448.53 and 9,552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.87, 22,448.53 and 9,552.64 is: 13,182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.87 : 22,448.53 = 9,552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.87/22,448.53 = 9,552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.87x = 22,448.53 × 9,552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.87x = 214,442,725.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,442,725.62/16,266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.79

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