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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.11, 22,463.39 and 9,566.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.11, 22,463.39 and 9,566.85 is: 13,201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.11 : 22,463.39 = 9,566.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.11/22,463.39 = 9,566.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.11x = 22,463.39 × 9,566.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.11x = 214,903,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,903,882.62/16,279.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.21

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