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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.75, 22,851.08 and 9,106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.75, 22,851.08 and 9,106.75 is: 12,567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.75 : 22,851.08 = 9,106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.75/22,851.08 = 9,106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.75x = 22,851.08 × 9,106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.75x = 208,099,072.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,099,072.79/16,558.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,567.32

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