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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.41, 22,458.87 and 9,560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.41, 22,458.87 and 9,560.32 is: 13,193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.41 : 22,458.87 = 9,560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.41/22,458.87 = 9,560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.41x = 22,458.87 × 9,560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.41x = 214,714,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,714,008.18/16,274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,193.35

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