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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,569.90, 22,865.94 and 9,016.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,569.90, 22,865.94 and 9,016.38 is: 12,442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,569.90 : 22,865.94 = 9,016.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,569.90/22,865.94 = 9,016.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,569.90x = 22,865.94 × 9,016.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,569.90x = 206,168,004.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,168,004.10/16,569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.32

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