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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.46, 22,853.13 and 9,006.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.46, 22,853.13 and 9,006.66 is: 12,429.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.46 : 22,853.13 = 9,006.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.46/22,853.13 = 9,006.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.46x = 22,853.13 × 9,006.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.46x = 205,830,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,830,371.85/16,560.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.03

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