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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,561.48, 22,854.92 and 9,007.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,561.48, 22,854.92 and 9,007.88 is: 12,430.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,561.48 : 22,854.92 = 9,007.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,561.48/22,854.92 = 9,007.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,561.48x = 22,854.92 × 9,007.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,561.48x = 205,874,376.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,874,376.77/16,561.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,430.92

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