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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.04, 22,845.70 and 9,102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.04, 22,845.70 and 9,102.04 is: 12,561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.04 : 22,845.70 = 9,102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.04/22,845.70 = 9,102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.04x = 22,845.70 × 9,102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.04x = 207,942,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,942,475.23/16,554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.43

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