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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,557.37, 22,849.60 and 9,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,557.37, 22,849.60 and 9,004.14 is: 12,425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,557.37 : 22,849.60 = 9,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,557.37/22,849.60 = 9,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,557.37x = 22,849.60 × 9,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,557.37x = 205,740,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,740,997.34/16,557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,425.95

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