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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.16, 22,502.14 and 9,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.16, 22,502.14 and 9,592.52 is: 13,237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.16 : 22,502.14 = 9,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.16/22,502.14 = 9,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.16x = 22,502.14 × 9,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.16x = 215,852,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,852,227.99/16,306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.47

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