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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,291.91, 22,476.15 and 9,913.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,291.91, 22,476.15 and 9,913.39 is: 13,676.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,291.91 : 22,476.15 = 9,913.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,291.91/22,476.15 = 9,913.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,291.91x = 22,476.15 × 9,913.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,291.91x = 222,814,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,814,784.46/16,291.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.40

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