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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,314.40, 22,505.62 and 9,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,314.40, 22,505.62 and 9,595.76 is: 13,237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,314.40 : 22,505.62 = 9,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,314.40/22,505.62 = 9,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,314.40x = 22,505.62 × 9,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,314.40x = 215,958,528.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,958,528.17/16,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.30

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