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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.13, 22,501.19 and 9,592.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.13, 22,501.19 and 9,592.01 is: 13,236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.13 : 22,501.19 = 9,592.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.13/22,501.19 = 9,592.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.13x = 22,501.19 × 9,592.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.13x = 215,831,591.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,831,591.53/16,306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.22

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