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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.16, 22,965.96 and 9,569.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.16, 22,965.96 and 9,569.66 is: 13,208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.16 : 22,965.96 = 9,569.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.16/22,965.96 = 9,569.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.16x = 22,965.96 × 9,569.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.16x = 219,776,428.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,776,428.77/16,639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.38

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