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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.90, 22,503.56 and 9,594.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.90, 22,503.56 and 9,594.25 is: 13,235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.90 : 22,503.56 = 9,594.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.90/22,503.56 = 9,594.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.90x = 22,503.56 × 9,594.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.90x = 215,904,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,904,780.53/16,312.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.22

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