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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.64, 22,863.45 and 9,494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.64, 22,863.45 and 9,494.74 is: 13,101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.64 : 22,863.45 = 9,494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.64/22,863.45 = 9,494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.64x = 22,863.45 × 9,494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.64x = 217,082,513.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,082,513.25/16,569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,101.22

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