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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.23, 22,471.77 and 9,571.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.23, 22,471.77 and 9,571.03 is: 13,208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.23 : 22,471.77 = 9,571.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.23/22,471.77 = 9,571.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.23x = 22,471.77 × 9,571.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.23x = 215,077,984.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,077,984.82/16,283.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.56

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