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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.96, 22,869.24 and 9,502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.96, 22,869.24 and 9,502.48 is: 13,113.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.96 : 22,869.24 = 9,502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.96/22,869.24 = 9,502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.96x = 22,869.24 × 9,502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.96x = 217,314,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,314,495.72/16,571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,113.39

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