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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.52, 22,444.52 and 9,554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.52, 22,444.52 and 9,554.44 is: 13,181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.52 : 22,444.52 = 9,554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.52/22,444.52 = 9,554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.52x = 22,444.52 × 9,554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.52x = 214,444,819.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,444,819.67/16,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.58

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