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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.67, 22,871.67 and 9,020.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.67, 22,871.67 and 9,020.03 is: 12,447.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.67 : 22,871.67 = 9,020.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.67/22,871.67 = 9,020.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.67x = 22,871.67 × 9,020.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.67x = 206,303,149.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,303,149.55/16,573.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,447.64

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