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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.48, 22,865.96 and 9,496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.48, 22,865.96 and 9,496.32 is: 13,104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.48 : 22,865.96 = 9,496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.48/22,865.96 = 9,496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.48x = 22,865.96 × 9,496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.48x = 217,142,473.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,142,473.27/16,569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,104.97

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