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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,597.48, 22,903.14 and 9,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,597.48, 22,903.14 and 9,522.40 is: 13,140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.48 : 22,903.14 = 9,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.48/22,903.14 = 9,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.48x = 22,903.14 × 9,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.48x = 218,092,860.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,092,860.34/16,597.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,140.12

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