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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.14, 22,863.45 and 9,493.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.14, 22,863.45 and 9,493.58 is: 13,101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.14 : 22,863.45 = 9,493.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.14/22,863.45 = 9,493.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.14x = 22,863.45 × 9,493.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.14x = 217,055,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,055,991.65/16,567.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,101.60

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