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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,555.81, 22,847.02 and 9,103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,555.81, 22,847.02 and 9,103.81 is: 12,563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,555.81 : 22,847.02 = 9,103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,555.81/22,847.02 = 9,103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,555.81x = 22,847.02 × 9,103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,555.81x = 207,994,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,994,929.15/16,555.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.26

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