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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.77, 22,511.25 and 9,596.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.77, 22,511.25 and 9,596.93 is: 13,243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.77 : 22,511.25 = 9,596.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.77/22,511.25 = 9,596.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.77x = 22,511.25 × 9,596.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.77x = 216,038,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,038,777.91/16,312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.54

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