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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,282.23, 22,470.39 and 9,570.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,282.23, 22,470.39 and 9,570.03 is: 13,207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,282.23 : 22,470.39 = 9,570.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,282.23/22,470.39 = 9,570.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,282.23x = 22,470.39 × 9,570.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,282.23x = 215,042,306.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,042,306.41/16,282.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,207.18

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