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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.56, 22,860.23 and 9,011.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.56, 22,860.23 and 9,011.72 is: 12,436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.56 : 22,860.23 = 9,011.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.56/22,860.23 = 9,011.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.56x = 22,860.23 × 9,011.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.56x = 206,010,003.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,010,003.99/16,565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.04

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