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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,558.97, 22,851.06 and 9,005.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,558.97, 22,851.06 and 9,005.16 is: 12,426.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,558.97 : 22,851.06 = 9,005.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,558.97/22,851.06 = 9,005.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,558.97x = 22,851.06 × 9,005.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,558.97x = 205,777,451.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,777,451.47/16,558.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.95

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