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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,290.08, 22,476.38 and 9,575.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,290.08, 22,476.38 and 9,575.18 is: 13,211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,290.08 : 22,476.38 = 9,575.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,290.08/22,476.38 = 9,575.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,290.08x = 22,476.38 × 9,575.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,290.08x = 215,215,384.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,215,384.25/16,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.44

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