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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.88, 22,462.20 and 9,563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.88, 22,462.20 and 9,563.76 is: 13,197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.88 : 22,462.20 = 9,563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.88/22,462.20 = 9,563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.88x = 22,462.20 × 9,563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.88x = 214,823,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,823,089.87/16,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,197.24

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