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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.60, 22,475.79 and 9,571.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.60, 22,475.79 and 9,571.39 is: 13,211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.60 : 22,475.79 = 9,571.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.60/22,475.79 = 9,571.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.60x = 22,475.79 × 9,571.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.60x = 215,124,551.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,124,551.65/16,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.12

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