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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.48, 22,864.44 and 9,494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.48, 22,864.44 and 9,494.56 is: 13,103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.48 : 22,864.44 = 9,494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.48/22,864.44 = 9,494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.48x = 22,864.44 × 9,494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.48x = 217,087,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,087,797.45/16,567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.25

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