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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.22, 22,513.92 and 9,599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.22, 22,513.92 and 9,599.01 is: 13,249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.22 : 22,513.92 = 9,599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.22/22,513.92 = 9,599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.22x = 22,513.92 × 9,599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.22x = 216,111,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,111,343.22/16,311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.24

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