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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.67, 22,846.99 and 9,481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.67, 22,846.99 and 9,481.94 is: 13,085.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.67 : 22,846.99 = 9,481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.67/22,846.99 = 9,481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.67x = 22,846.99 × 9,481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.67x = 216,633,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,633,650.42/16,555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,085.17

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