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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,564.28, 22,858.53 and 9,010.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,564.28, 22,858.53 and 9,010.76 is: 12,434.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,564.28 : 22,858.53 = 9,010.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,564.28/22,858.53 = 9,010.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,564.28x = 22,858.53 × 9,010.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,564.28x = 205,972,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,972,727.78/16,564.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.75

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