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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.58, 22,488.12 and 9,581.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.58, 22,488.12 and 9,581.22 is: 13,222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.58 : 22,488.12 = 9,581.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.58/22,488.12 = 9,581.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.58x = 22,488.12 × 9,581.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.58x = 215,463,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,463,625.11/16,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.21

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