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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.90, 22,855.78 and 9,395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.90, 22,855.78 and 9,395.26 is: 12,962.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.90 : 22,855.78 = 9,395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.90/22,855.78 = 9,395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.90x = 22,855.78 × 9,395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.90x = 214,735,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,735,995.60/16,565.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.53

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