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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.02, 22,845.51 and 9,481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.02, 22,845.51 and 9,481.02 is: 13,083.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.02 : 22,845.51 = 9,481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.02/22,845.51 = 9,481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.02x = 22,845.51 × 9,481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.02x = 216,598,737.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,598,737.22/16,555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,083.57

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