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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.92, 22,845.95 and 9,481.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.92, 22,845.95 and 9,481.19 is: 13,084.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.92 : 22,845.95 = 9,481.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.92/22,845.95 = 9,481.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.92x = 22,845.95 × 9,481.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.92x = 216,606,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,606,666.60/16,554.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,084.13

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