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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.67, 22,858.28 and 9,010.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.67, 22,858.28 and 9,010.42 is: 12,434.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.67 : 22,858.28 = 9,010.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.67/22,858.28 = 9,010.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.67x = 22,858.28 × 9,010.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.67x = 205,962,658.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,962,658.23/16,563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.61

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