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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.81, 22,865.76 and 9,015.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.81, 22,865.76 and 9,015.93 is: 12,441.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.81 : 22,865.76 = 9,015.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.81/22,865.76 = 9,015.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.81x = 22,865.76 × 9,015.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.81x = 206,156,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,156,091.56/16,569.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.67

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