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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.68, 22,862.40 and 9,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.68, 22,862.40 and 9,013.44 is: 12,438.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.68 : 22,862.40 = 9,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.68/22,862.40 = 9,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.68x = 22,862.40 × 9,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.68x = 206,068,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,068,870.66/16,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,438.75

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