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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.48, 22,472.87 and 9,569.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.48, 22,472.87 and 9,569.27 is: 13,208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.48 : 22,472.87 = 9,569.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.48/22,472.87 = 9,569.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.48x = 22,472.87 × 9,569.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.48x = 215,048,960.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,048,960.70/16,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.19

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