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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.30, 22,881.45 and 9,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.30, 22,881.45 and 9,027.44 is: 12,457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.30 : 22,881.45 = 9,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.30/22,881.45 = 9,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.30x = 22,881.45 × 9,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.30x = 206,560,802.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,560,802.58/16,581.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.46

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