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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.25, 22,844.87 and 9,102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.25, 22,844.87 and 9,102.25 is: 12,561.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.25 : 22,844.87 = 9,102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.25/22,844.87 = 9,102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.25x = 22,844.87 × 9,102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.25x = 207,939,717.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,939,717.96/16,554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.11

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