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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.46, 22,863.18 and 9,494.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.46, 22,863.18 and 9,494.30 is: 13,102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.46 : 22,863.18 = 9,494.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.46/22,863.18 = 9,494.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.46x = 22,863.18 × 9,494.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.46x = 217,069,889.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,069,889.87/16,567.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,102.18

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