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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.75, 22,860.86 and 9,113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.75, 22,860.86 and 9,113.75 is: 12,577.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.75 : 22,860.86 = 9,113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.75/22,860.86 = 9,113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.75x = 22,860.86 × 9,113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.75x = 208,348,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,348,162.83/16,565.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.04

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