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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.81, 22,861.98 and 9,012.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.81, 22,861.98 and 9,012.99 is: 12,437.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.81 : 22,861.98 = 9,012.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.81/22,861.98 = 9,012.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.81x = 22,861.98 × 9,012.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.81x = 206,054,797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,054,797.12/16,566.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,437.81

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