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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,561.70, 22,855.25 and 9,008.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,561.70, 22,855.25 and 9,008.10 is: 12,431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,561.70 : 22,855.25 = 9,008.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,561.70/22,855.25 = 9,008.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,561.70x = 22,855.25 × 9,008.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,561.70x = 205,882,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,882,332.48/16,561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,431.24

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