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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.65, 22,844.91 and 9,385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.65, 22,844.91 and 9,385.22 is: 12,951.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.65 : 22,844.91 = 9,385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.65/22,844.91 = 9,385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.65x = 22,844.91 × 9,385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.65x = 214,404,563.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,404,563.34/16,554.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,951.32

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