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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,560.82, 22,853.70 and 9,006.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,560.82, 22,853.70 and 9,006.99 is: 12,429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560.82 : 22,853.70 = 9,006.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560.82/22,853.70 = 9,006.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560.82x = 22,853.70 × 9,006.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560.82x = 205,842,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,842,933.09/16,560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.52

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