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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.43, 22,850.90 and 9,004.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.43, 22,850.90 and 9,004.91 is: 12,426.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.43 : 22,850.90 = 9,004.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.43/22,850.90 = 9,004.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.43x = 22,850.90 × 9,004.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.43x = 205,770,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,770,138.64/16,558.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.91

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