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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.40, 22,501.49 and 9,592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.40, 22,501.49 and 9,592.75 is: 13,233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.40 : 22,501.49 = 9,592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.40/22,501.49 = 9,592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.40x = 22,501.49 × 9,592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.40x = 215,851,168.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,851,168.20/16,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.15

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