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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.06, 22,499.70 and 9,589.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.06, 22,499.70 and 9,589.96 is: 13,234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.06 : 22,499.70 = 9,589.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.06/22,499.70 = 9,589.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.06x = 22,499.70 × 9,589.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.06x = 215,771,223.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,771,223.01/16,304.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,234.20

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