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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,565.91, 22,861.22 and 9,012.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,565.91, 22,861.22 and 9,012.39 is: 12,437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,565.91 : 22,861.22 = 9,012.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,565.91/22,861.22 = 9,012.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,565.91x = 22,861.22 × 9,012.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,565.91x = 206,034,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,034,230.52/16,565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,437.24

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