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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.48, 22,853.55 and 9,006.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.48, 22,853.55 and 9,006.87 is: 12,429.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.48 : 22,853.55 = 9,006.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.48/22,853.55 = 9,006.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.48x = 22,853.55 × 9,006.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.48x = 205,838,953.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,838,953.89/16,560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.53

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