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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,643.72, 22,966.44 and 9,572.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,643.72, 22,966.44 and 9,572.42 is: 13,208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,643.72 : 22,966.44 = 9,572.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,643.72/22,966.44 = 9,572.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,643.72x = 22,966.44 × 9,572.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,643.72x = 219,844,294.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,844,294.75/16,643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.85

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