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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.58, 22,881.42 and 9,027.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.58, 22,881.42 and 9,027.02 is: 12,457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.58 : 22,881.42 = 9,027.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.58/22,881.42 = 9,027.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.58x = 22,881.42 × 9,027.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.58x = 206,551,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,551,035.97/16,580.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.41

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