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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,585.11, 22,886.99 and 9,031.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,585.11, 22,886.99 and 9,031.28 is: 12,462.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,585.11 : 22,886.99 = 9,031.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,585.11/22,886.99 = 9,031.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,585.11x = 22,886.99 × 9,031.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,585.11x = 206,698,655.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,698,655.46/16,585.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.91

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