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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,458.63, 22,712.91 and 9,006.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,458.63, 22,712.91 and 9,006.63 is: 12,429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,458.63 : 22,712.91 = 9,006.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,458.63/22,712.91 = 9,006.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,458.63x = 22,712.91 × 9,006.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,458.63x = 204,566,776.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,566,776.59/16,458.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.15

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