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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.92, 22,864.32 and 9,495.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.92, 22,864.32 and 9,495.71 is: 13,104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.92 : 22,864.32 = 9,495.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.92/22,864.32 = 9,495.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.92x = 22,864.32 × 9,495.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.92x = 217,112,952.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,112,952.07/16,567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,104.42

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