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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,287.99, 22,477.97 and 9,573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,287.99, 22,477.97 and 9,573.52 is: 13,211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,287.99 : 22,477.97 = 9,573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,287.99/22,477.97 = 9,573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,287.99x = 22,477.97 × 9,573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,287.99x = 215,193,295.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,193,295.35/16,287.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.78

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