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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.08, 22,510.80 and 9,597.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.08, 22,510.80 and 9,597.72 is: 13,244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.08 : 22,510.80 = 9,597.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.08/22,510.80 = 9,597.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.08x = 22,510.80 × 9,597.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.08x = 216,052,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,052,355.38/16,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.93

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