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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.68, 22,866.58 and 9,016.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.68, 22,866.58 and 9,016.42 is: 12,442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.68 : 22,866.58 = 9,016.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.68/22,866.58 = 9,016.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.68x = 22,866.58 × 9,016.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.68x = 206,174,689.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,174,689.24/16,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.89

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