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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,454.61, 22,702.82 and 9,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,454.61, 22,702.82 and 9,553.28 is: 13,180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,454.61 : 22,702.82 = 9,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,454.61/22,702.82 = 9,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,454.61x = 22,702.82 × 9,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,454.61x = 216,886,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,886,234.97/16,454.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.88

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