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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,286.96, 22,473.08 and 9,573.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,286.96, 22,473.08 and 9,573.94 is: 13,210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,286.96 : 22,473.08 = 9,573.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,286.96/22,473.08 = 9,573.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,286.96x = 22,473.08 × 9,573.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,286.96x = 215,155,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,155,815.48/16,286.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,210.32

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