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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,282.24, 22,466.93 and 9,573.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,282.24, 22,466.93 and 9,573.62 is: 13,210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,282.24 : 22,466.93 = 9,573.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,282.24/22,466.93 = 9,573.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,282.24x = 22,466.93 × 9,573.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,282.24x = 215,089,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,089,690.18/16,282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,210.08

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