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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.57, 22,865.32 and 9,015.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.57, 22,865.32 and 9,015.93 is: 12,441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.57 : 22,865.32 = 9,015.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.57/22,865.32 = 9,015.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.57x = 22,865.32 × 9,015.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.57x = 206,152,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,152,159.17/16,569.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.61

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