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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.62, 22,451.31 and 9,553.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.62, 22,451.31 and 9,553.89 is: 13,185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.62 : 22,451.31 = 9,553.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.62/22,451.31 = 9,553.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.62x = 22,451.31 × 9,553.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.62x = 214,497,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,497,346.10/16,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.54

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