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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.08, 22,843.44 and 9,480.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.08, 22,843.44 and 9,480.32 is: 13,082.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.08 : 22,843.44 = 9,480.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.08/22,843.44 = 9,480.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.08x = 22,843.44 × 9,480.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.08x = 216,563,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,563,121.10/16,554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,082.16

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