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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.28, 22,867.26 and 9,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.28, 22,867.26 and 9,016.76 is: 12,443.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.28 : 22,867.26 = 9,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.28/22,867.26 = 9,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.28x = 22,867.26 × 9,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.28x = 206,188,595.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,188,595.28/16,570.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.28

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