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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.37, 22,449.22 and 9,553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.37, 22,449.22 and 9,553.14 is: 13,183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.37 : 22,449.22 = 9,553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.37/22,449.22 = 9,553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.37x = 22,449.22 × 9,553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.37x = 214,460,541.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,460,541.55/16,267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.48

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