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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.74, 22,853.37 and 9,108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.74, 22,853.37 and 9,108.74 is: 12,569.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.74 : 22,853.37 = 9,108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.74/22,853.37 = 9,108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.74x = 22,853.37 × 9,108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.74x = 208,165,405.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,165,405.45/16,560.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.81

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