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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.79, 22,847.27 and 9,002.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.79, 22,847.27 and 9,002.27 is: 12,423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.79 : 22,847.27 = 9,002.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.79/22,847.27 = 9,002.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.79x = 22,847.27 × 9,002.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.79x = 205,677,305.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,677,305.41/16,555.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,423.28

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