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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.15, 22,865.42 and 9,015.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.15, 22,865.42 and 9,015.47 is: 12,441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.15 : 22,865.42 = 9,015.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.15/22,865.42 = 9,015.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.15x = 22,865.42 × 9,015.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.15x = 206,142,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,142,348.64/16,569.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.34

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