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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.48, 22,863.54 and 9,494.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.48, 22,863.54 and 9,494.92 is: 13,103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.48 : 22,863.54 = 9,494.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.48/22,863.54 = 9,494.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.48x = 22,863.54 × 9,494.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.48x = 217,087,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,087,483.22/16,567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.23

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