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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.52, 22,479.78 and 9,575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.52, 22,479.78 and 9,575.28 is: 13,214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.52 : 22,479.78 = 9,575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.52/22,479.78 = 9,575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.52x = 22,479.78 × 9,575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.52x = 215,250,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,250,187.84/16,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,214.03

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