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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.56, 22,846.34 and 9,001.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.56, 22,846.34 and 9,001.82 is: 12,422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.56 : 22,846.34 = 9,001.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.56/22,846.34 = 9,001.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.56x = 22,846.34 × 9,001.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.56x = 205,658,690.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,658,690.76/16,555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,422.34

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