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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,280.44, 22,463.10 and 9,563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,280.44, 22,463.10 and 9,563.80 is: 13,195.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280.44 : 22,463.10 = 9,563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280.44/22,463.10 = 9,563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280.44x = 22,463.10 × 9,563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280.44x = 214,832,595.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,832,595.78/16,280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,195.75

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