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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.38, 22,513.37 and 9,602.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.38, 22,513.37 and 9,602.29 is: 13,249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.38 : 22,513.37 = 9,602.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.38/22,513.37 = 9,602.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.38x = 22,513.37 × 9,602.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.38x = 216,179,907.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,179,907.62/16,316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.26

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