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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.50, 22,863.16 and 9,115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.50, 22,863.16 and 9,115.50 is: 12,579.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.50 : 22,863.16 = 9,115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.50/22,863.16 = 9,115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.50x = 22,863.16 × 9,115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.50x = 208,409,134.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,409,134.98/16,567.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,579.40

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