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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.62, 22,845.82 and 9,001.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.62, 22,845.82 and 9,001.46 is: 12,422.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.62 : 22,845.82 = 9,001.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.62/22,845.82 = 9,001.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.62x = 22,845.82 × 9,001.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.62x = 205,645,734.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,645,734.90/16,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,422.26

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