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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.37, 22,865.04 and 9,015.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.37, 22,865.04 and 9,015.73 is: 12,441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.37 : 22,865.04 = 9,015.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.37/22,865.04 = 9,015.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.37x = 22,865.04 × 9,015.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.37x = 206,145,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,145,049.62/16,569.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.33

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