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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.35, 22,846.49 and 9,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.35, 22,846.49 and 9,001.76 is: 12,422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.35 : 22,846.49 = 9,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.35/22,846.49 = 9,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.35x = 22,846.49 × 9,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.35x = 205,658,574.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,658,574.81/16,555.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,422.48

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