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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.44, 22,458.96 and 9,560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.44, 22,458.96 and 9,560.80 is: 13,191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.44 : 22,458.96 = 9,560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.44/22,458.96 = 9,560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.44x = 22,458.96 × 9,560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.44x = 214,725,624.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,725,624.77/16,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,191.61

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