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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.64, 22,853.83 and 9,007.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.64, 22,853.83 and 9,007.03 is: 12,429.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.64 : 22,853.83 = 9,007.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.64/22,853.83 = 9,007.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.64x = 22,853.83 × 9,007.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.64x = 205,845,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,845,155.36/16,560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.79

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