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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.43, 22,856.28 and 9,489.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.43, 22,856.28 and 9,489.33 is: 13,095.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.43 : 22,856.28 = 9,489.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.43/22,856.28 = 9,489.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.43x = 22,856.28 × 9,489.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.43x = 216,890,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,890,783.49/16,562.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,095.35

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