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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.97, 22,594.79 and 9,567.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,372.97, 22,594.79 and 9,567.39 is: 13,203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,372.97 : 22,594.79 = 9,567.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,372.97/22,594.79 = 9,567.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,372.97x = 22,594.79 × 9,567.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,372.97x = 216,173,145.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,173,145.73/16,372.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,203.05

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