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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.04, 22,445.18 and 9,555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.04, 22,445.18 and 9,555.54 is: 13,182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.04 : 22,445.18 = 9,555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.04/22,445.18 = 9,555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.04x = 22,445.18 × 9,555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.04x = 214,475,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,475,815.30/16,270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.25

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