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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,455.26, 22,708.78 and 9,003.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,455.26, 22,708.78 and 9,003.26 is: 12,424.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,455.26 : 22,708.78 = 9,003.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,455.26/22,708.78 = 9,003.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,455.26x = 22,708.78 × 9,003.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,455.26x = 204,453,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,453,050.62/16,455.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.78

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