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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.54, 22,866.20 and 9,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.54, 22,866.20 and 9,016.08 is: 12,442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.54 : 22,866.20 = 9,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.54/22,866.20 = 9,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.54x = 22,866.20 × 9,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.54x = 206,163,488.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,163,488.50/16,569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.32

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