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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.39, 22,704.84 and 9,000.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.39, 22,704.84 and 9,000.39 is: 12,420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.39 : 22,704.84 = 9,000.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.39/22,704.84 = 9,000.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.39x = 22,704.84 × 9,000.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.39x = 204,352,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,352,414.89/16,452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,420.83

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