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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.44, 22,449.27 and 9,553.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.44, 22,449.27 and 9,553.17 is: 13,183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.44 : 22,449.27 = 9,553.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.44/22,449.27 = 9,553.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.44x = 22,449.27 × 9,553.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.44x = 214,461,692.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,461,692.69/16,267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.49

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