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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,553.61, 22,844.75 and 9,286.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,553.61, 22,844.75 and 9,286.41 is: 12,815.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,553.61 : 22,844.75 = 9,286.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,553.61/22,844.75 = 9,286.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,553.61x = 22,844.75 × 9,286.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,553.61x = 212,145,668.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,145,668.42/16,553.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,815.67

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