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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,557.93, 22,850.38 and 9,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,557.93, 22,850.38 and 9,004.70 is: 12,426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,557.93 : 22,850.38 = 9,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,557.93/22,850.38 = 9,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,557.93x = 22,850.38 × 9,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,557.93x = 205,760,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,760,816.79/16,557.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.72

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