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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.38, 22,844.97 and 9,480.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.38, 22,844.97 and 9,480.65 is: 13,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.38 : 22,844.97 = 9,480.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.38/22,844.97 = 9,480.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.38x = 22,844.97 × 9,480.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.38x = 216,585,050.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,585,050.61/16,554.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,083.25

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