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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.56, 22,853.59 and 9,108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.56, 22,853.59 and 9,108.56 is: 12,569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.56 : 22,853.59 = 9,108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.56/22,853.59 = 9,108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.56x = 22,853.59 × 9,108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.56x = 208,163,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,163,330.09/16,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.82

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