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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.26, 22,913.82 and 9,532.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.26, 22,913.82 and 9,532.53 is: 13,153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.26 : 22,913.82 = 9,532.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.26/22,913.82 = 9,532.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.26x = 22,913.82 × 9,532.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.26x = 218,426,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,426,676.56/16,606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,153.27

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