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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.08, 22,881.32 and 9,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.08, 22,881.32 and 9,027.26 is: 12,457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.08 : 22,881.32 = 9,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.08/22,881.32 = 9,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.08x = 22,881.32 × 9,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.08x = 206,555,624.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,555,624.78/16,581.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.31

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