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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.31, 22,531.26 and 9,608.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.31, 22,531.26 and 9,608.41 is: 13,262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.31 : 22,531.26 = 9,608.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.31/22,531.26 = 9,608.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.31x = 22,531.26 × 9,608.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.31x = 216,489,583.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,489,583.90/16,323.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.60

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