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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.47, 22,871.32 and 9,019.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.47, 22,871.32 and 9,019.66 is: 12,447.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.47 : 22,871.32 = 9,019.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.47/22,871.32 = 9,019.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.47x = 22,871.32 × 9,019.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.47x = 206,291,530.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,291,530.15/16,573.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,447.09

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