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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.92, 22,447.08 and 9,553.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.92, 22,447.08 and 9,553.02 is: 13,181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.92 : 22,447.08 = 9,553.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.92/22,447.08 = 9,553.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.92x = 22,447.08 × 9,553.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.92x = 214,437,404.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,437,404.18/16,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.61

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