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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,455.39, 22,708.95 and 9,003.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,455.39, 22,708.95 and 9,003.39 is: 12,424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,455.39 : 22,708.95 = 9,003.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,455.39/22,708.95 = 9,003.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,455.39x = 22,708.95 × 9,003.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,455.39x = 204,457,533.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,457,533.34/16,455.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.96

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