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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.33, 22,860.13 and 9,011.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.33, 22,860.13 and 9,011.64 is: 12,436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.33 : 22,860.13 = 9,011.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.33/22,860.13 = 9,011.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.33x = 22,860.13 × 9,011.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.33x = 206,007,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,007,171.53/16,565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.04

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