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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,455.03, 22,706.55 and 9,284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,455.03, 22,706.55 and 9,284.55 is: 12,811.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,455.03 : 22,706.55 = 9,284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,455.03/22,706.55 = 9,284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,455.03x = 22,706.55 × 9,284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,455.03x = 210,820,098.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,820,098.80/16,455.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.89

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