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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.20, 22,506.52 and 9,590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.20, 22,506.52 and 9,590.48 is: 13,238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.20 : 22,506.52 = 9,590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.20/22,506.52 = 9,590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.20x = 22,506.52 × 9,590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.20x = 215,848,329.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,848,329.93/16,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.01

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