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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.92, 22,861.56 and 9,493.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.92, 22,861.56 and 9,493.71 is: 13,101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.92 : 22,861.56 = 9,493.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.92/22,861.56 = 9,493.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.92x = 22,861.56 × 9,493.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.92x = 217,040,859.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,040,859.01/16,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,101.65

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