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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.43, 22,964.72 and 9,565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.43, 22,964.72 and 9,565.70 is: 13,201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.43 : 22,964.72 = 9,565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.43/22,964.72 = 9,565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.43x = 22,964.72 × 9,565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.43x = 219,673,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,673,459.45/16,639.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.99

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