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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,580.72, 22,881.39 and 9,027.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,580.72, 22,881.39 and 9,027.11 is: 12,457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580.72 : 22,881.39 = 9,027.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580.72/22,881.39 = 9,027.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580.72x = 22,881.39 × 9,027.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580.72x = 206,552,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,552,824.48/16,580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.41

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