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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.70, 22,860.77 and 9,012.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.70, 22,860.77 and 9,012.12 is: 12,436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.70 : 22,860.77 = 9,012.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.70/22,860.77 = 9,012.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.70x = 22,860.77 × 9,012.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.70x = 206,024,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,024,002.53/16,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.78

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