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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.87, 22,449.91 and 9,553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.87, 22,449.91 and 9,553.64 is: 13,184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.87 : 22,449.91 = 9,553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.87/22,449.91 = 9,553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.87x = 22,449.91 × 9,553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.87x = 214,478,358.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,478,358.17/16,267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.17

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