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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.15, 22,459.98 and 9,560.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.15, 22,459.98 and 9,560.67 is: 13,194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.15 : 22,459.98 = 9,560.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.15/22,459.98 = 9,560.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.15x = 22,459.98 × 9,560.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.15x = 214,732,456.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,732,456.99/16,274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,194.70

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