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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273, 22,449.22 and 9,556.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273, 22,449.22 and 9,556.44 is: 13,183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273 : 22,449.22 = 9,556.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273/22,449.22 = 9,556.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273x = 22,449.22 × 9,556.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273x = 214,534,623.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,534,623.98/16,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.47

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