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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570, 22,867.08 and 9,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570, 22,867.08 and 9,118 is: 12,583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570 : 22,867.08 = 9,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570/22,867.08 = 9,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570x = 22,867.08 × 9,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570x = 208,502,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,502,035.44/16,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,583.10

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