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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,594.67, 22,900.91 and 9,041.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,594.67, 22,900.91 and 9,041.36 is: 12,477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594.67 : 22,900.91 = 9,041.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594.67/22,900.91 = 9,041.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594.67x = 22,900.91 × 9,041.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594.67x = 207,055,371.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,055,371.64/16,594.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,477.22

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