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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.36, 22,903.26 and 9,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.36, 22,903.26 and 9,524 is: 13,144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.36 : 22,903.26 = 9,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.36/22,903.26 = 9,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.36x = 22,903.26 × 9,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.36x = 218,130,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,130,648.24/16,595.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,144.07

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