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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.32, 22,865.06 and 9,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.32, 22,865.06 and 9,015.44 is: 12,440.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.32 : 22,865.06 = 9,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.32/22,865.06 = 9,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.32x = 22,865.06 × 9,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.32x = 206,138,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,138,576.53/16,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.98

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