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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.22, 22,469.76 and 9,567.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.22, 22,469.76 and 9,567.01 is: 13,205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.22 : 22,469.76 = 9,567.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.22/22,469.76 = 9,567.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.22x = 22,469.76 × 9,567.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.22x = 214,968,509.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,968,509.39/16,279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.08

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