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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.79, 22,499.51 and 9,592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.79, 22,499.51 and 9,592.70 is: 13,235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.79 : 22,499.51 = 9,592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.79/22,499.51 = 9,592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.79x = 22,499.51 × 9,592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.79x = 215,830,889.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,830,889.12/16,306.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.65

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