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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.14, 22,862.07 and 9,492.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.14, 22,862.07 and 9,492.58 is: 13,100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.14 : 22,862.07 = 9,492.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.14/22,862.07 = 9,492.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.14x = 22,862.07 × 9,492.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.14x = 217,020,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,020,028.44/16,566.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,100.22

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