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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.72, 22,494.27 and 9,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.72, 22,494.27 and 9,591.24 is: 13,231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.72 : 22,494.27 = 9,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.72/22,494.27 = 9,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.72x = 22,494.27 × 9,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.72x = 215,747,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,747,942.19/16,305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,231.43

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