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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.24, 22,866.48 and 9,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.24, 22,866.48 and 9,118.24 is: 12,582.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.24 : 22,866.48 = 9,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.24/22,866.48 = 9,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.24x = 22,866.48 × 9,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.24x = 208,502,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,502,052.60/16,570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,582.92

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