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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.48, 22,962.90 and 9,564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.48, 22,962.90 and 9,564.52 is: 13,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.48 : 22,962.90 = 9,564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.48/22,962.90 = 9,564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.48x = 22,962.90 × 9,564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.48x = 219,629,116.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,629,116.31/16,639.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,199.28

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