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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.08, 22,512.18 and 9,598.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.08, 22,512.18 and 9,598.72 is: 13,246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.08 : 22,512.18 = 9,598.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.08/22,512.18 = 9,598.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.08x = 22,512.18 × 9,598.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.08x = 216,088,112.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,088,112.41/16,313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,246.31

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