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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.25, 22,867.92 and 9,017.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.25, 22,867.92 and 9,017.39 is: 12,443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.25 : 22,867.92 = 9,017.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.25/22,867.92 = 9,017.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.25x = 22,867.92 × 9,017.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.25x = 206,209,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,209,010.30/16,571.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.78

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