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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,282.60, 22,474.41 and 9,570.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,282.60, 22,474.41 and 9,570.39 is: 13,209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,282.60 : 22,474.41 = 9,570.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,282.60/22,474.41 = 9,570.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,282.60x = 22,474.41 × 9,570.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,282.60x = 215,088,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,088,802.39/16,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,209.73

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