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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.02, 22,854.80 and 9,007.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.02, 22,854.80 and 9,007.96 is: 12,430.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.02 : 22,854.80 = 9,007.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.02/22,854.80 = 9,007.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.02x = 22,854.80 × 9,007.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.02x = 205,875,124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,875,124.21/16,562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,430.56

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