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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.28, 22,865.36 and 9,015.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.28, 22,865.36 and 9,015.51 is: 12,441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.28 : 22,865.36 = 9,015.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.28/22,865.36 = 9,015.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.28x = 22,865.36 × 9,015.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.28x = 206,142,881.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,142,881.73/16,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.27

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