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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.51, 22,706.37 and 9,001.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.51, 22,706.37 and 9,001.51 is: 12,422.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.51 : 22,706.37 = 9,001.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.51/22,706.37 = 9,001.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.51x = 22,706.37 × 9,001.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.51x = 204,391,571.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,391,571.61/16,453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,422.37

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