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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.04, 22,458.35 and 9,561.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.04, 22,458.35 and 9,561.83 is: 13,195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.04 : 22,458.35 = 9,561.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.04/22,458.35 = 9,561.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.04x = 22,458.35 × 9,561.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.04x = 214,742,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,742,764.68/16,274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,195.42

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