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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.36, 22,506.96 and 9,595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.36, 22,506.96 and 9,595.24 is: 13,241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.36 : 22,506.96 = 9,595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.36/22,506.96 = 9,595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.36x = 22,506.96 × 9,595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.36x = 215,959,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,959,682.87/16,309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.46

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