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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.02, 22,713.41 and 9,007.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.02, 22,713.41 and 9,007.02 is: 12,429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.02 : 22,713.41 = 9,007.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.02/22,713.41 = 9,007.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.02x = 22,713.41 × 9,007.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.02x = 204,580,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,580,138.14/16,459.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.67

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