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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.27, 22,859.62 and 9,396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.27, 22,859.62 and 9,396.50 is: 12,966.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.27 : 22,859.62 = 9,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.27/22,859.62 = 9,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.27x = 22,859.62 × 9,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.27x = 214,800,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,800,281.54/16,565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.91

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