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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,563.81, 22,857.84 and 9,009.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,563.81, 22,857.84 and 9,009.99 is: 12,433.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,563.81 : 22,857.84 = 9,009.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,563.81/22,857.84 = 9,009.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,563.81x = 22,857.84 × 9,009.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,563.81x = 205,948,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,948,909.82/16,563.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.67

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