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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.63, 22,503.25 and 9,593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.63, 22,503.25 and 9,593.51 is: 13,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.63 : 22,503.25 = 9,593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.63/22,503.25 = 9,593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.63x = 22,503.25 × 9,593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.63x = 215,885,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,885,153.91/16,307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.29

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