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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.52, 22,512.29 and 9,597.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.52, 22,512.29 and 9,597.68 is: 13,244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.52 : 22,512.29 = 9,597.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.52/22,512.29 = 9,597.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.52x = 22,512.29 × 9,597.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.52x = 216,065,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,065,594.94/16,313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.57

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