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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.88, 22,706.90 and 9,001.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.88, 22,706.90 and 9,001.88 is: 12,422.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.88 : 22,706.90 = 9,001.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.88/22,706.90 = 9,001.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.88x = 22,706.90 × 9,001.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.88x = 204,404,630.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,404,630.43/16,453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,422.89

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