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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.46, 22,850.37 and 9,004.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.46, 22,850.37 and 9,004.66 is: 12,426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.46 : 22,850.37 = 9,004.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.46/22,850.37 = 9,004.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.46x = 22,850.37 × 9,004.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.46x = 205,759,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,759,812.72/16,558.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.27

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