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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,507.62, 22,780.71 and 9,055.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,507.62, 22,780.71 and 9,055.62 is: 12,496.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,507.62 : 22,780.71 = 9,055.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,507.62/22,780.71 = 9,055.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,507.62x = 22,780.71 × 9,055.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,507.62x = 206,293,453.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,293,453.09/16,507.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,496.86

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