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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,596.03, 22,902.73 and 9,523.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,596.03, 22,902.73 and 9,523.11 is: 13,142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,596.03 : 22,902.73 = 9,523.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,596.03/22,902.73 = 9,523.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,596.03x = 22,902.73 × 9,523.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,596.03x = 218,105,217.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,105,217.09/16,596.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,142.01

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