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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.52, 22,443.14 and 9,553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.52, 22,443.14 and 9,553.44 is: 13,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.52 : 22,443.14 = 9,553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.52/22,443.14 = 9,553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.52x = 22,443.14 × 9,553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.52x = 214,409,191.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,409,191.40/16,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.20

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