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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.20, 22,503.42 and 9,592.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.20, 22,503.42 and 9,592.38 is: 13,237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.20 : 22,503.42 = 9,592.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.20/22,503.42 = 9,592.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.20x = 22,503.42 × 9,592.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.20x = 215,861,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,861,355.94/16,306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.99

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