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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.35, 22,461.54 and 9,562.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.35, 22,461.54 and 9,562.26 is: 13,196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.35 : 22,461.54 = 9,562.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.35/22,461.54 = 9,562.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.35x = 22,461.54 × 9,562.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.35x = 214,783,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,783,085.48/16,276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.02

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