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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,353.53, 22,567.25 and 9,279.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,353.53, 22,567.25 and 9,279.53 is: 12,805.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,353.53 : 22,567.25 = 9,279.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,353.53/22,567.25 = 9,279.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,353.53x = 22,567.25 × 9,279.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,353.53x = 209,413,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,413,426.99/16,353.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.40

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