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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,572.36, 22,869.49 and 9,018.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,572.36, 22,869.49 and 9,018.71 is: 12,445.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,572.36 : 22,869.49 = 9,018.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,572.36/22,869.49 = 9,018.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,572.36x = 22,869.49 × 9,018.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,572.36x = 206,253,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,253,332.78/16,572.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.62

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