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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.24, 22,465.87 and 9,565.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.24, 22,465.87 and 9,565.04 is: 13,201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.24 : 22,465.87 = 9,565.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.24/22,465.87 = 9,565.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.24x = 22,465.87 × 9,565.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.24x = 214,886,977.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,886,977.44/16,277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.68

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