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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.03, 22,441.05 and 9,552.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.03, 22,441.05 and 9,552.53 is: 13,178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.03 : 22,441.05 = 9,552.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.03/22,441.05 = 9,552.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.03x = 22,441.05 × 9,552.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.03x = 214,368,859.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,368,859.46/16,267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.12

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