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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.96, 22,852.32 and 9,107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.96, 22,852.32 and 9,107.52 is: 12,567.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.96 : 22,852.32 = 9,107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.96/22,852.32 = 9,107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.96x = 22,852.32 × 9,107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.96x = 208,127,961.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,127,961.45/16,560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,567.39

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