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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.68, 22,469.28 and 9,565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.68, 22,469.28 and 9,565.92 is: 13,202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.68 : 22,469.28 = 9,565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.68/22,469.28 = 9,565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.68x = 22,469.28 × 9,565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.68x = 214,939,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,939,334.94/16,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.92

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