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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,301.06, 22,495.55 and 9,586.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,301.06, 22,495.55 and 9,586.97 is: 13,230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,301.06 : 22,495.55 = 9,586.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,301.06/22,495.55 = 9,586.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,301.06x = 22,495.55 × 9,586.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,301.06x = 215,664,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,664,162.98/16,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.07

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