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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,278.29, 22,454.69 and 9,562.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,278.29, 22,454.69 and 9,562.67 is: 13,190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,278.29 : 22,454.69 = 9,562.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,278.29/22,454.69 = 9,562.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,278.29x = 22,454.69 × 9,562.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,278.29x = 214,726,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,726,630.34/16,278.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.99

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