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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.63, 22,860.56 and 9,113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.63, 22,860.56 and 9,113.63 is: 12,576.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.63 : 22,860.56 = 9,113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.63/22,860.56 = 9,113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.63x = 22,860.56 × 9,113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.63x = 208,342,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,342,593.91/16,565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,576.80

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