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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.78, 22,858.02 and 9,010.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.78, 22,858.02 and 9,010.26 is: 12,434.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.78 : 22,858.02 = 9,010.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.78/22,858.02 = 9,010.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.78x = 22,858.02 × 9,010.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.78x = 205,956,703.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,956,703.29/16,563.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.16

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