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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.12, 22,445.67 and 9,543.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.12, 22,445.67 and 9,543.88 is: 13,166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.12 : 22,445.67 = 9,543.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.12/22,445.67 = 9,543.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.12x = 22,445.67 × 9,543.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.12x = 214,218,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,218,781.00/16,270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,166.39

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