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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.91, 22,869.48 and 9,018.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.91, 22,869.48 and 9,018.46 is: 12,445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.91 : 22,869.48 = 9,018.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.91/22,869.48 = 9,018.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.91x = 22,869.48 × 9,018.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.91x = 206,247,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,247,490.60/16,571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.61

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