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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.34, 22,867.98 and 9,017.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.34, 22,867.98 and 9,017.49 is: 12,443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.34 : 22,867.98 = 9,017.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.34/22,867.98 = 9,017.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.34x = 22,867.98 × 9,017.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.34x = 206,211,780.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,211,780.97/16,571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.88

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