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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.97, 22,883.17 and 9,028.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.97, 22,883.17 and 9,028.37 is: 12,459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.97 : 22,883.17 = 9,028.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.97/22,883.17 = 9,028.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.97x = 22,883.17 × 9,028.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.97x = 206,597,725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,597,725.53/16,581.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.18

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