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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.47, 22,524.60 and 9,611.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.47, 22,524.60 and 9,611.21 is: 13,262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.47 : 22,524.60 = 9,611.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.47/22,524.60 = 9,611.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.47x = 22,524.60 × 9,611.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.47x = 216,488,660.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,488,660.77/16,323.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.42

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