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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.68, 22,867.92 and 9,017.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.68, 22,867.92 and 9,017.44 is: 12,444.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.68 : 22,867.92 = 9,017.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.68/22,867.92 = 9,017.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.68x = 22,867.92 × 9,017.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.68x = 206,210,096.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,210,096.52/16,570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,444.27

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