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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,282.28, 22,469.81 and 9,568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,282.28, 22,469.81 and 9,568.80 is: 13,205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,282.28 : 22,469.81 = 9,568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,282.28/22,469.81 = 9,568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,282.28x = 22,469.81 × 9,568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,282.28x = 215,009,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,009,070.08/16,282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.09

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