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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.44, 22,453.44 and 9,556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.44, 22,453.44 and 9,556.80 is: 13,186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.44 : 22,453.44 = 9,556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.44/22,453.44 = 9,556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.44x = 22,453.44 × 9,556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.44x = 214,583,035.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,583,035.39/16,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.09

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