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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,557.67, 22,849.85 and 9,004.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,557.67, 22,849.85 and 9,004.15 is: 12,425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,557.67 : 22,849.85 = 9,004.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,557.67/22,849.85 = 9,004.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,557.67x = 22,849.85 × 9,004.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,557.67x = 205,743,442.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,743,442.26/16,557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,425.87

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