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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.98, 22,470.80 and 9,567.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.98, 22,470.80 and 9,567.77 is: 13,206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.98 : 22,470.80 = 9,567.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.98/22,470.80 = 9,567.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.98x = 22,470.80 × 9,567.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.98x = 214,995,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,995,285.92/16,279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,206.12

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