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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.30, 22,476.29 and 9,575.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.30, 22,476.29 and 9,575.21 is: 13,212.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.30 : 22,476.29 = 9,575.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.30/22,476.29 = 9,575.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.30x = 22,476.29 × 9,575.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.30x = 215,215,205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,215,205.09/16,289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,212.06

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