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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.09, 22,868.90 and 9,497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.09, 22,868.90 and 9,497.52 is: 13,107.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.09 : 22,868.90 = 9,497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.09/22,868.90 = 9,497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.09x = 22,868.90 × 9,497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.09x = 217,197,787.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,197,787.64/16,571.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,107.03

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