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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.12, 22,459.46 and 9,553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.12, 22,459.46 and 9,553.88 is: 13,180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.12 : 22,459.46 = 9,553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.12/22,459.46 = 9,553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.12x = 22,459.46 × 9,553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.12x = 214,574,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,574,985.70/16,280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.18

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