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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.32, 22,868.90 and 9,018.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.32, 22,868.90 and 9,018.13 is: 12,445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.32 : 22,868.90 = 9,018.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.32/22,868.90 = 9,018.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.32x = 22,868.90 × 9,018.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.32x = 206,234,747.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,234,747.99/16,571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.29

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