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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.28, 22,853.17 and 9,486.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.28, 22,853.17 and 9,486.73 is: 13,091.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.28 : 22,853.17 = 9,486.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.28/22,853.17 = 9,486.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.28x = 22,853.17 × 9,486.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.28x = 216,801,853.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,801,853.43/16,560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.68

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