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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,556.79, 22,848.65 and 9,003.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,556.79, 22,848.65 and 9,003.27 is: 12,424.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,556.79 : 22,848.65 = 9,003.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,556.79/22,848.65 = 9,003.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,556.79x = 22,848.65 × 9,003.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,556.79x = 205,712,565.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,712,565.09/16,556.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.66

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