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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.35, 22,460.16 and 9,561.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.35, 22,460.16 and 9,561.26 is: 13,194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.35 : 22,460.16 = 9,561.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.35/22,460.16 = 9,561.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.35x = 22,460.16 × 9,561.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.35x = 214,747,429.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,747,429.40/16,275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,194.64

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