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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.48, 22,916.94 and 9,532.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.48, 22,916.94 and 9,532.40 is: 13,153.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.48 : 22,916.94 = 9,532.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.48/22,916.94 = 9,532.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.48x = 22,916.94 × 9,532.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.48x = 218,453,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,453,438.86/16,607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,153.92

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