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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.37, 22,850.98 and 9,005.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.37, 22,850.98 and 9,005.14 is: 12,427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.37 : 22,850.98 = 9,005.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.37/22,850.98 = 9,005.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.37x = 22,850.98 × 9,005.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.37x = 205,776,274.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,776,274.04/16,558.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,427.33

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