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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.56, 22,447.28 and 9,556.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.56, 22,447.28 and 9,556.40 is: 13,184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.56 : 22,447.28 = 9,556.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.56/22,447.28 = 9,556.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.56x = 22,447.28 × 9,556.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.56x = 214,515,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,515,186.59/16,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.25

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