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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.48, 22,857.68 and 9,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.48, 22,857.68 and 9,009.88 is: 12,433.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.48 : 22,857.68 = 9,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.48/22,857.68 = 9,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.48x = 22,857.68 × 9,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.48x = 205,944,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,944,953.88/16,563.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.68

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