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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.62, 22,867.07 and 9,016.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.62, 22,867.07 and 9,016.97 is: 12,443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.62 : 22,867.07 = 9,016.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.62/22,867.07 = 9,016.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.62x = 22,867.07 × 9,016.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.62x = 206,191,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,191,569.84/16,570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.21

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