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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.76, 22,916.88 and 9,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.76, 22,916.88 and 9,534 is: 13,158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.76 : 22,916.88 = 9,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.76/22,916.88 = 9,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.76x = 22,916.88 × 9,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.76x = 218,489,533.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,489,533.92/16,604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.25

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