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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.44, 22,462.13 and 9,562.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.44, 22,462.13 and 9,562.01 is: 13,195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.44 : 22,462.13 = 9,562.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.44/22,462.13 = 9,562.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.44x = 22,462.13 × 9,562.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.44x = 214,783,120.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,783,120.03/16,276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,195.95

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