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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.01, 22,845.29 and 9,001.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.01, 22,845.29 and 9,001.35 is: 12,421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.01 : 22,845.29 = 9,001.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.01/22,845.29 = 9,001.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.01x = 22,845.29 × 9,001.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.01x = 205,638,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,638,389.83/16,555.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.52

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