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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.96, 22,859.09 and 9,395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.96, 22,859.09 and 9,395.46 is: 12,966.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.96 : 22,859.09 = 9,395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.96/22,859.09 = 9,395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.96x = 22,859.09 × 9,395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.96x = 214,771,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,771,618.75/16,562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.99

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