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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.36, 22,866.26 and 9,497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.36, 22,866.26 and 9,497.12 is: 13,106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.36 : 22,866.26 = 9,497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.36/22,866.26 = 9,497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.36x = 22,866.26 × 9,497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.36x = 217,163,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,163,453.35/16,569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,106.33

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