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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,571.94, 22,869.28 and 9,119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,571.94, 22,869.28 and 9,119.94 is: 12,585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,571.94 : 22,869.28 = 9,119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,571.94/22,869.28 = 9,119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,571.94x = 22,869.28 × 9,119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,571.94x = 208,566,381.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,566,381.47/16,571.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,585.52

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