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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.58, 22,869.62 and 9,497.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.58, 22,869.62 and 9,497.99 is: 13,107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.58 : 22,869.62 = 9,497.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.58/22,869.62 = 9,497.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.58x = 22,869.62 × 9,497.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.58x = 217,215,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,215,260.23/16,571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,107.70

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