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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.58, 22,868.20 and 9,497.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.58, 22,868.20 and 9,497.02 is: 13,106.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.58 : 22,868.20 = 9,497.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.58/22,868.20 = 9,497.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.58x = 22,868.20 × 9,497.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.58x = 217,179,752.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,179,752.76/16,570.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,106.35

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