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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.14, 22,845.54 and 9,480.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.14, 22,845.54 and 9,480.19 is: 13,082.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.14 : 22,845.54 = 9,480.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.14/22,845.54 = 9,480.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.14x = 22,845.54 × 9,480.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.14x = 216,580,059.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,580,059.85/16,555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,082.35

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