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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.10, 22,864.68 and 9,015.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.10, 22,864.68 and 9,015.46 is: 12,440.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.10 : 22,864.68 = 9,015.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.10/22,864.68 = 9,015.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.10x = 22,864.68 × 9,015.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.10x = 206,135,620.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,135,620.04/16,569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.96

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