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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.03, 22,881.51 and 9,027.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.03, 22,881.51 and 9,027.53 is: 12,457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.03 : 22,881.51 = 9,027.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.03/22,881.51 = 9,027.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.03x = 22,881.51 × 9,027.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.03x = 206,563,517.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,563,517.97/16,581.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.82

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