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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.76, 22,864.44 and 9,495.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.76, 22,864.44 and 9,495.36 is: 13,104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.76 : 22,864.44 = 9,495.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.76/22,864.44 = 9,495.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.76x = 22,864.44 × 9,495.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.76x = 217,106,089.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,106,089.00/16,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,104.13

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