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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,454.88, 22,708.28 and 9,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,454.88, 22,708.28 and 9,002.88 is: 12,424.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,454.88 : 22,708.28 = 9,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,454.88/22,708.28 = 9,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,454.88x = 22,708.28 × 9,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,454.88x = 204,439,919.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,439,919.85/16,454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.27

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