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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.52, 22,868.66 and 9,119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.52, 22,868.66 and 9,119.52 is: 12,584.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.52 : 22,868.66 = 9,119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.52/22,868.66 = 9,119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.52x = 22,868.66 × 9,119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.52x = 208,551,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,551,202.24/16,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.92

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