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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.27, 22,868.45 and 9,017.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.27, 22,868.45 and 9,017.66 is: 12,444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.27 : 22,868.45 = 9,017.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.27/22,868.45 = 9,017.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.27x = 22,868.45 × 9,017.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.27x = 206,219,906.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,219,906.83/16,571.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,444.42

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