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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.47, 22,850.28 and 9,004.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.47, 22,850.28 and 9,004.65 is: 12,426.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.47 : 22,850.28 = 9,004.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.47/22,850.28 = 9,004.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.47x = 22,850.28 × 9,004.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.47x = 205,758,773.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,758,773.80/16,558.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.19

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