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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.12, 22,458.88 and 9,561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.12, 22,458.88 and 9,561.28 is: 13,195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.12 : 22,458.88 = 9,561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.12/22,458.88 = 9,561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.12x = 22,458.88 × 9,561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.12x = 214,735,640.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,735,640.17/16,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,195.73

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