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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.82, 22,914.34 and 9,530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.82, 22,914.34 and 9,530.68 is: 13,152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.82 : 22,914.34 = 9,530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.82/22,914.34 = 9,530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.82x = 22,914.34 × 9,530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.82x = 218,389,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,389,241.95/16,604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,152.16

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