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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,564.29, 22,858.56 and 9,395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,564.29, 22,858.56 and 9,395.52 is: 12,965.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,564.29 : 22,858.56 = 9,395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,564.29/22,858.56 = 9,395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,564.29x = 22,858.56 × 9,395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,564.29x = 214,768,057.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,768,057.65/16,564.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.73

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