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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.97, 22,845.95 and 9,001.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.97, 22,845.95 and 9,001.37 is: 12,421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.97 : 22,845.95 = 9,001.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.97/22,845.95 = 9,001.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.97x = 22,845.95 × 9,001.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.97x = 205,644,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,644,803.94/16,554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.94

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