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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.19, 22,871.04 and 9,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.19, 22,871.04 and 9,019.52 is: 12,446.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.19 : 22,871.04 = 9,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.19/22,871.04 = 9,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.19x = 22,871.04 × 9,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.19x = 206,285,688.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,285,688.35/16,573.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.96

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