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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.56, 22,458.03 and 9,473.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.56, 22,458.03 and 9,473.58 is: 13,069.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.56 : 22,458.03 = 9,473.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.56/22,458.03 = 9,473.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.56x = 22,458.03 × 9,473.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.56x = 212,757,943.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,757,943.85/16,279.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.02

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