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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.68, 22,868.97 and 9,018.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.68, 22,868.97 and 9,018.01 is: 12,444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.68 : 22,868.97 = 9,018.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.68/22,868.97 = 9,018.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.68x = 22,868.97 × 9,018.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.68x = 206,232,594.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,232,594.92/16,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,444.88

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