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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.31, 22,529.88 and 9,607.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.31, 22,529.88 and 9,607.41 is: 13,261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.31 : 22,529.88 = 9,607.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.31/22,529.88 = 9,607.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.31x = 22,529.88 × 9,607.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.31x = 216,453,794.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,453,794.41/16,322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.22

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