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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,562.36, 22,855.71 and 9,008.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,562.36, 22,855.71 and 9,008.54 is: 12,431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,562.36 : 22,855.71 = 9,008.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,562.36/22,855.71 = 9,008.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,562.36x = 22,855.71 × 9,008.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,562.36x = 205,896,463.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,896,463.48/16,562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,431.59

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