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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.66, 22,506.51 and 9,592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.66, 22,506.51 and 9,592.40 is: 13,236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.66 : 22,506.51 = 9,592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.66/22,506.51 = 9,592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.66x = 22,506.51 × 9,592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.66x = 215,891,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,891,446.52/16,310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.22

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