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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.58, 22,519.62 and 9,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.58, 22,519.62 and 9,606.06 is: 13,253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.58 : 22,519.62 = 9,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.58/22,519.62 = 9,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.58x = 22,519.62 × 9,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.58x = 216,324,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,324,820.90/16,322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.10

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