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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.31, 22,865.36 and 9,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.31, 22,865.36 and 9,015.44 is: 12,441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.31 : 22,865.36 = 9,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.31/22,865.36 = 9,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.31x = 22,865.36 × 9,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.31x = 206,141,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,141,360.86/16,569.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.16

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