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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,319.81, 22,523.47 and 9,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,319.81, 22,523.47 and 9,606.06 is: 13,257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,319.81 : 22,523.47 = 9,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,319.81/22,523.47 = 9,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,319.81x = 22,523.47 × 9,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,319.81x = 216,361,780.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,361,780.21/16,319.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.61

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