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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,568.74, 22,864.98 and 9,015.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,568.74, 22,864.98 and 9,015.22 is: 12,441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,568.74 : 22,864.98 = 9,015.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,568.74/22,864.98 = 9,015.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,568.74x = 22,864.98 × 9,015.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,568.74x = 206,132,825.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,132,825.00/16,568.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.07

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