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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,568.68, 22,864.88 and 9,015.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,568.68, 22,864.88 and 9,015.06 is: 12,440.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,568.68 : 22,864.88 = 9,015.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,568.68/22,864.88 = 9,015.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,568.68x = 22,864.88 × 9,015.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,568.68x = 206,128,292.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,128,292.78/16,568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.84

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