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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.28, 22,863.12 and 9,013.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.28, 22,863.12 and 9,013.76 is: 12,439.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.28 : 22,863.12 = 9,013.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.28/22,863.12 = 9,013.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.28x = 22,863.12 × 9,013.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.28x = 206,082,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,082,676.53/16,567.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.14

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