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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,455.52, 22,708.58 and 9,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,455.52, 22,708.58 and 9,003.52 is: 12,424.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,455.52 : 22,708.58 = 9,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,455.52/22,708.58 = 9,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,455.52x = 22,708.58 × 9,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,455.52x = 204,457,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,457,154.20/16,455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.84

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