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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.36, 22,853.88 and 9,485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.36, 22,853.88 and 9,485.28 is: 13,090.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.36 : 22,853.88 = 9,485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.36/22,853.88 = 9,485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.36x = 22,853.88 × 9,485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.36x = 216,775,450.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,775,450.89/16,560.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,090.02

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