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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.09, 22,863.13 and 9,494.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.09, 22,863.13 and 9,494.87 is: 13,103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.09 : 22,863.13 = 9,494.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.09/22,863.13 = 9,494.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.09x = 22,863.13 × 9,494.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.09x = 217,082,309.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,082,309.09/16,567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.23

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