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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.63, 22,501.88 and 9,592.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.63, 22,501.88 and 9,592.51 is: 13,236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.63 : 22,501.88 = 9,592.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.63/22,501.88 = 9,592.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.63x = 22,501.88 × 9,592.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.63x = 215,849,460.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,849,460.96/16,306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.91

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