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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.62, 22,850.58 and 9,391.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.62, 22,850.58 and 9,391.47 is: 12,956.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.62 : 22,850.58 = 9,391.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.62/22,850.58 = 9,391.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.62x = 22,850.58 × 9,391.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.62x = 214,600,536.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,600,536.55/16,562.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,956.92

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