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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,564.96, 22,859.31 and 9,011.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,564.96, 22,859.31 and 9,011.48 is: 12,435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,564.96 : 22,859.31 = 9,011.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,564.96/22,859.31 = 9,011.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,564.96x = 22,859.31 × 9,011.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,564.96x = 205,996,262.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,996,262.96/16,564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.66

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