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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,553.94, 22,844.44 and 9,101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,553.94, 22,844.44 and 9,101.94 is: 12,560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,553.94 : 22,844.44 = 9,101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,553.94/22,844.44 = 9,101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,553.94x = 22,844.44 × 9,101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,553.94x = 207,928,722.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,928,722.21/16,553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.68

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