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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.06, 22,461.78 and 9,562.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.06, 22,461.78 and 9,562.06 is: 13,196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.06 : 22,461.78 = 9,562.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.06/22,461.78 = 9,562.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.06x = 22,461.78 × 9,562.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.06x = 214,780,888.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,780,888.07/16,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.12

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