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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,838.48, 23,232.55 and 9,570.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,838.48, 23,232.55 and 9,570.47 is: 13,204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,838.48 : 23,232.55 = 9,570.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,838.48/23,232.55 = 9,570.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,838.48x = 23,232.55 × 9,570.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,838.48x = 222,346,374.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,346,374.95/16,838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,204.66

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