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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,594.53, 22,901.00 and 9,041.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,594.53, 22,901.00 and 9,041.46 is: 12,477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594.53 : 22,901.00 = 9,041.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594.53/22,901.00 = 9,041.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594.53x = 22,901.00 × 9,041.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594.53x = 207,058,383.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,058,383.56/16,594.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,477.51

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