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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,287.08, 22,472.25 and 9,572.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,287.08, 22,472.25 and 9,572.18 is: 13,207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,287.08 : 22,472.25 = 9,572.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,287.08/22,472.25 = 9,572.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,287.08x = 22,472.25 × 9,572.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,287.08x = 215,108,422.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,108,422.01/16,287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,207.30

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