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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.16, 22,498.92 and 9,586.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.16, 22,498.92 and 9,586.90 is: 13,228.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.16 : 22,498.92 = 9,586.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.16/22,498.92 = 9,586.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.16x = 22,498.92 × 9,586.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.16x = 215,694,896.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,694,896.15/16,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,228.63

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