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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,553.64, 22,844.44 and 9,000.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,553.64, 22,844.44 and 9,000.48 is: 12,420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,553.64 : 22,844.44 = 9,000.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,553.64/22,844.44 = 9,000.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,553.64x = 22,844.44 × 9,000.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,553.64x = 205,610,925.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,610,925.33/16,553.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,420.89

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