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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,355.28, 22,569.93 and 9,550.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,355.28, 22,569.93 and 9,550.47 is: 13,179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,355.28 : 22,569.93 = 9,550.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,355.28/22,569.93 = 9,550.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,355.28x = 22,569.93 × 9,550.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,355.28x = 215,553,439.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,553,439.37/16,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,179.44

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