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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.67, 22,494.98 and 9,588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.67, 22,494.98 and 9,588.04 is: 13,226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.67 : 22,494.98 = 9,588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.67/22,494.98 = 9,588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.67x = 22,494.98 × 9,588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.67x = 215,682,735.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,682,735.77/16,306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.66

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