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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.53, 22,959.93 and 9,564.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.53, 22,959.93 and 9,564.57 is: 13,197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.53 : 22,959.93 = 9,564.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.53/22,959.93 = 9,564.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.53x = 22,959.93 × 9,564.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.53x = 219,601,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,601,857.68/16,639.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,197.60

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