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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,572.30, 22,870.26 and 9,019.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,572.30, 22,870.26 and 9,019.17 is: 12,446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,572.30 : 22,870.26 = 9,019.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,572.30/22,870.26 = 9,019.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,572.30x = 22,870.26 × 9,019.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,572.30x = 206,270,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,270,762.88/16,572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.72

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