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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,319.30, 22,518.94 and 9,604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,319.30, 22,518.94 and 9,604.52 is: 13,253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,319.30 : 22,518.94 = 9,604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,319.30/22,518.94 = 9,604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,319.30x = 22,518.94 × 9,604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,319.30x = 216,283,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,283,675.11/16,319.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.25

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