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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.67, 22,868.51 and 9,497.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.67, 22,868.51 and 9,497.55 is: 13,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.67 : 22,868.51 = 9,497.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.67/22,868.51 = 9,497.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.67x = 22,868.51 × 9,497.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.67x = 217,194,759.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,194,759.98/16,570.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,107.18

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