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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.28, 22,855.98 and 9,110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.28, 22,855.98 and 9,110.28 is: 12,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.28 : 22,855.98 = 9,110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.28/22,855.98 = 9,110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.28x = 22,855.98 × 9,110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.28x = 208,224,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,224,377.47/16,562.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,572.20

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