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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,278.24, 22,467.25 and 9,566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,278.24, 22,467.25 and 9,566.04 is: 13,203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,278.24 : 22,467.25 = 9,566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,278.24/22,467.25 = 9,566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,278.24x = 22,467.25 × 9,566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,278.24x = 214,922,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,922,612.19/16,278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,203.06

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