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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.06, 22,844.35 and 9,000.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.06, 22,844.35 and 9,000.33 is: 12,420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.06 : 22,844.35 = 9,000.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.06/22,844.35 = 9,000.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.06x = 22,844.35 × 9,000.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.06x = 205,606,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,606,688.64/16,554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,420.32

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