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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.79, 22,866.06 and 9,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.79, 22,866.06 and 9,016.20 is: 12,442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.79 : 22,866.06 = 9,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.79/22,866.06 = 9,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.79x = 22,866.06 × 9,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.79x = 206,164,970.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,164,970.17/16,569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.22

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