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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.52, 22,448.96 and 9,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.52, 22,448.96 and 9,552 is: 13,181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.52 : 22,448.96 = 9,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.52/22,448.96 = 9,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.52x = 22,448.96 × 9,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.52x = 214,432,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,432,465.92/16,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.63

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