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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,271.12, 22,447.04 and 9,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,271.12, 22,447.04 and 9,544.88 is: 13,167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,271.12 : 22,447.04 = 9,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,271.12/22,447.04 = 9,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,271.12x = 22,447.04 × 9,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,271.12x = 214,254,303.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,254,303.16/16,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,167.77

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