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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.03, 22,862.50 and 9,497.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.03, 22,862.50 and 9,497.55 is: 13,106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.03 : 22,862.50 = 9,497.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.03/22,862.50 = 9,497.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.03x = 22,862.50 × 9,497.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.03x = 217,137,852.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,137,852.29/16,567.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,106.62

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