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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,282.08, 22,465.35 and 9,567.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,282.08, 22,465.35 and 9,567.18 is: 13,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,282.08 : 22,465.35 = 9,567.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,282.08/22,465.35 = 9,567.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,282.08x = 22,465.35 × 9,567.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,282.08x = 214,930,047.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,930,047.21/16,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.40

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