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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.73, 22,470.45 and 9,567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.73, 22,470.45 and 9,567.52 is: 13,205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.73 : 22,470.45 = 9,567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.73/22,470.45 = 9,567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.73x = 22,470.45 × 9,567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.73x = 214,986,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,986,367.43/16,279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.77

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