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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.75, 22,866.27 and 9,117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.75, 22,866.27 and 9,117.75 is: 12,582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.75 : 22,866.27 = 9,117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.75/22,866.27 = 9,117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.75x = 22,866.27 × 9,117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.75x = 208,488,933.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,488,933.29/16,569.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,582.50

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