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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.69, 22,845.60 and 9,001.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.69, 22,845.60 and 9,001.17 is: 12,421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.69 : 22,845.60 = 9,001.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.69/22,845.60 = 9,001.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.69x = 22,845.60 × 9,001.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.69x = 205,637,129.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,637,129.35/16,554.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.68

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