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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.95, 22,846.27 and 9,001.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.95, 22,846.27 and 9,001.79 is: 12,422.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.95 : 22,846.27 = 9,001.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.95/22,846.27 = 9,001.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.95x = 22,846.27 × 9,001.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.95x = 205,657,324.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,657,324.82/16,554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,422.71

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