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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.46, 22,844.87 and 9,387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.46, 22,844.87 and 9,387.32 is: 12,951.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.46 : 22,844.87 = 9,387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.46/22,844.87 = 9,387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.46x = 22,844.87 × 9,387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.46x = 214,452,058.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,452,058.11/16,558.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,951.21

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