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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.23, 22,850.45 and 9,004.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.23, 22,850.45 and 9,004.62 is: 12,426.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.23 : 22,850.45 = 9,004.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.23/22,850.45 = 9,004.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.23x = 22,850.45 × 9,004.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.23x = 205,759,574.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,759,574.06/16,558.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.42

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