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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,564.63, 22,859.79 and 9,492.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,564.63, 22,859.79 and 9,492.42 is: 13,099.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,564.63 : 22,859.79 = 9,492.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,564.63/22,859.79 = 9,492.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,564.63x = 22,859.79 × 9,492.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,564.63x = 216,994,727.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,994,727.79/16,564.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.88

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