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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,356.03, 22,570.97 and 9,551.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,356.03, 22,570.97 and 9,551.22 is: 13,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,356.03 : 22,570.97 = 9,551.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,356.03/22,570.97 = 9,551.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,356.03x = 22,570.97 × 9,551.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,356.03x = 215,580,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,580,252.33/16,356.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.48

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