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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,564.26, 22,858.72 and 9,112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,564.26, 22,858.72 and 9,112.26 is: 12,574.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,564.26 : 22,858.72 = 9,112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,564.26/22,858.72 = 9,112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,564.26x = 22,858.72 × 9,112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,564.26x = 208,294,599.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,294,599.91/16,564.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,574.94

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