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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.31, 22,535.40 and 9,611.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.31, 22,535.40 and 9,611.41 is: 13,266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.31 : 22,535.40 = 9,611.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.31/22,535.40 = 9,611.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.31x = 22,535.40 × 9,611.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.31x = 216,596,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,596,968.91/16,326.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.74

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