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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.93, 22,493.94 and 9,587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.93, 22,493.94 and 9,587.28 is: 13,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.93 : 22,493.94 = 9,587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.93/22,493.94 = 9,587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.93x = 22,493.94 × 9,587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.93x = 215,655,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,655,701.08/16,305.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,225.60

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