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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.03, 22,569.59 and 9,550.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.03, 22,569.59 and 9,550.22 is: 13,179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.03 : 22,569.59 = 9,550.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.03/22,569.59 = 9,550.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.03x = 22,569.59 × 9,550.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.03x = 215,544,502.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,544,502.06/16,355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,179.10

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