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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,458.02, 22,712.03 and 9,006.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,458.02, 22,712.03 and 9,006.02 is: 12,428.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,458.02 : 22,712.03 = 9,006.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,458.02/22,712.03 = 9,006.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,458.02x = 22,712.03 × 9,006.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,458.02x = 204,544,996.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,544,996.42/16,458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.29

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