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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.68, 22,458.80 and 9,556.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.68, 22,458.80 and 9,556.14 is: 13,190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.68 : 22,458.80 = 9,556.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.68/22,458.80 = 9,556.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.68x = 22,458.80 × 9,556.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.68x = 214,619,437.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,619,437.03/16,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.56

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