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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.60, 22,476.92 and 9,571.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.60, 22,476.92 and 9,571.22 is: 13,211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.60 : 22,476.92 = 9,571.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.60/22,476.92 = 9,571.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.60x = 22,476.92 × 9,571.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.60x = 215,131,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,131,386.00/16,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.54

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