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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.31, 22,394.03 and 9,517.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.31, 22,394.03 and 9,517.59 is: 13,135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.31 : 22,394.03 = 9,517.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.31/22,394.03 = 9,517.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.31x = 22,394.03 × 9,517.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.31x = 213,137,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,137,195.99/16,226.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,135.28

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