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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,371.29, 22,588.44 and 9,561.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,371.29, 22,588.44 and 9,561.45 is: 13,192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,371.29 : 22,588.44 = 9,561.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,371.29/22,588.44 = 9,561.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,371.29x = 22,588.44 × 9,561.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,371.29x = 215,978,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,978,239.64/16,371.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,192.50

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