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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,557.40, 22,849.17 and 9,003.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,557.40, 22,849.17 and 9,003.73 is: 12,425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,557.40 : 22,849.17 = 9,003.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,557.40/22,849.17 = 9,003.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,557.40x = 22,849.17 × 9,003.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,557.40x = 205,727,757.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,727,757.40/16,557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,425.12

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