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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.20, 22,503.76 and 9,588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.20, 22,503.76 and 9,588.48 is: 13,235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.20 : 22,503.76 = 9,588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.20/22,503.76 = 9,588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.20x = 22,503.76 × 9,588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.20x = 215,776,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,776,852.68/16,303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.25

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