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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.54, 22,967.91 and 9,570.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.54, 22,967.91 and 9,570.67 is: 13,210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.54 : 22,967.91 = 9,570.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.54/22,967.91 = 9,570.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.54x = 22,967.91 × 9,570.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.54x = 219,818,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,818,287.20/16,639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,210.60

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