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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.80, 22,869.58 and 9,018.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.80, 22,869.58 and 9,018.66 is: 12,446.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.80 : 22,869.58 = 9,018.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.80/22,869.58 = 9,018.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.80x = 22,869.58 × 9,018.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.80x = 206,252,966.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,252,966.36/16,571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.02

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