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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.32, 22,913.66 and 9,530.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.32, 22,913.66 and 9,530.18 is: 13,151.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.32 : 22,913.66 = 9,530.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.32/22,913.66 = 9,530.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.32x = 22,913.66 × 9,530.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.32x = 218,371,256.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,371,256.61/16,604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,151.48

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