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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,596.72, 22,903.02 and 9,522.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,596.72, 22,903.02 and 9,522.68 is: 13,141.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,596.72 : 22,903.02 = 9,522.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,596.72/22,903.02 = 9,522.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,596.72x = 22,903.02 × 9,522.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,596.72x = 218,098,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,098,130.49/16,596.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,141.04

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