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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.99, 22,448.70 and 9,552.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.99, 22,448.70 and 9,552.78 is: 13,182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.99 : 22,448.70 = 9,552.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.99/22,448.70 = 9,552.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.99x = 22,448.70 × 9,552.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.99x = 214,447,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,447,492.39/16,266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.99

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