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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,572.27, 22,869.83 and 9,018.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,572.27, 22,869.83 and 9,018.66 is: 12,445.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,572.27 : 22,869.83 = 9,018.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,572.27/22,869.83 = 9,018.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,572.27x = 22,869.83 × 9,018.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,572.27x = 206,255,221.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,255,221.03/16,572.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.80

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