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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.30, 22,479.67 and 9,580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.30, 22,479.67 and 9,580.60 is: 13,216.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.30 : 22,479.67 = 9,580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.30/22,479.67 = 9,580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.30x = 22,479.67 × 9,580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.30x = 215,368,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,368,726.40/16,295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,216.62

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