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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.23, 22,908.82 and 9,527.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.23, 22,908.82 and 9,527.19 is: 13,147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.23 : 22,908.82 = 9,527.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.23/22,908.82 = 9,527.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.23x = 22,908.82 × 9,527.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.23x = 218,256,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,256,633.18/16,601.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,147.02

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