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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,564.17, 22,858.97 and 9,010.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,564.17, 22,858.97 and 9,010.92 is: 12,435.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,564.17 : 22,858.97 = 9,010.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,564.17/22,858.97 = 9,010.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,564.17x = 22,858.97 × 9,010.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,564.17x = 205,980,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,980,349.95/16,564.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.30

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