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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.57, 22,845.33 and 9,102.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.57, 22,845.33 and 9,102.57 is: 12,561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.57 : 22,845.33 = 9,102.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.57/22,845.33 = 9,102.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.57x = 22,845.33 × 9,102.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.57x = 207,951,215.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,951,215.50/16,554.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.56

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