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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,568.70, 22,864.12 and 9,015.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,568.70, 22,864.12 and 9,015.06 is: 12,440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,568.70 : 22,864.12 = 9,015.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,568.70/22,864.12 = 9,015.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,568.70x = 22,864.12 × 9,015.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,568.70x = 206,121,254.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,121,254.25/16,568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.40

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