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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.13, 22,860.24 and 9,113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.13, 22,860.24 and 9,113.13 is: 12,576.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.13 : 22,860.24 = 9,113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.13/22,860.24 = 9,113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.13x = 22,860.24 × 9,113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.13x = 208,328,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,328,338.95/16,565.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,576.32

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