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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.15, 22,494.29 and 9,581.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.15, 22,494.29 and 9,581.42 is: 13,223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.15 : 22,494.29 = 9,581.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.15/22,494.29 = 9,581.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.15x = 22,494.29 × 9,581.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.15x = 215,527,079.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,527,079.71/16,299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,223.21

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