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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,564.70, 22,859.39 and 9,011.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,564.70, 22,859.39 and 9,011.12 is: 12,435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,564.70 : 22,859.39 = 9,011.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,564.70/22,859.39 = 9,011.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,564.70x = 22,859.39 × 9,011.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,564.70x = 205,988,614.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,988,614.65/16,564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.39

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