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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.48, 22,534.07 and 9,606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.48, 22,534.07 and 9,606.96 is: 13,262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.48 : 22,534.07 = 9,606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.48/22,534.07 = 9,606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.48x = 22,534.07 × 9,606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.48x = 216,483,861.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,483,861.09/16,323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.11

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