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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.20, 22,913.40 and 9,530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.20, 22,913.40 and 9,530.20 is: 13,151.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.20 : 22,913.40 = 9,530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.20/22,913.40 = 9,530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.20x = 22,913.40 × 9,530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.20x = 218,369,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,369,284.68/16,604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,151.45

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