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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.65, 22,457.79 and 9,561.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.65, 22,457.79 and 9,561.45 is: 13,194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.65 : 22,457.79 = 9,561.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.65/22,457.79 = 9,561.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.65x = 22,457.79 × 9,561.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.65x = 214,729,036.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,729,036.20/16,273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,194.89

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