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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.76, 22,863.08 and 9,494.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.76, 22,863.08 and 9,494.36 is: 13,102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.76 : 22,863.08 = 9,494.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.76/22,863.08 = 9,494.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.76x = 22,863.08 × 9,494.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.76x = 217,070,312.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,070,312.23/16,566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,102.76

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