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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.02, 22,523.44 and 9,607.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.02, 22,523.44 and 9,607.31 is: 13,259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.02 : 22,523.44 = 9,607.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.02/22,523.44 = 9,607.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.02x = 22,523.44 × 9,607.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.02x = 216,389,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,389,557.73/16,320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.15

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