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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.56, 22,856.70 and 9,009.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.56, 22,856.70 and 9,009.29 is: 12,433.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.56 : 22,856.70 = 9,009.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.56/22,856.70 = 9,009.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.56x = 22,856.70 × 9,009.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.56x = 205,922,672.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,922,672.53/16,562.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.02

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