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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,285.99, 22,475.21 and 9,571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,285.99, 22,475.21 and 9,571.52 is: 13,209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,285.99 : 22,475.21 = 9,571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,285.99/22,475.21 = 9,571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,285.99x = 22,475.21 × 9,571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,285.99x = 215,121,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,121,884.69/16,285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,209.02

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