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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,570.71, 22,867.18 and 9,017.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,570.71, 22,867.18 and 9,017.19 is: 12,443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,570.71 : 22,867.18 = 9,017.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,570.71/22,867.18 = 9,017.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,570.71x = 22,867.18 × 9,017.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,570.71x = 206,197,684.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,197,684.28/16,570.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.50

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