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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.67, 22,456.44 and 9,560.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.67, 22,456.44 and 9,560.45 is: 13,193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.67 : 22,456.44 = 9,560.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.67/22,456.44 = 9,560.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.67x = 22,456.44 × 9,560.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.67x = 214,693,671.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,693,671.80/16,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,193.51

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