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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.16, 22,504.44 and 9,590.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.16, 22,504.44 and 9,590.90 is: 13,234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.16 : 22,504.44 = 9,590.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.16/22,504.44 = 9,590.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.16x = 22,504.44 × 9,590.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.16x = 215,837,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,837,833.60/16,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,234.15

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