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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,594.74, 22,900.32 and 9,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,594.74, 22,900.32 and 9,041.27 is: 12,476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,594.74 : 22,900.32 = 9,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,594.74/22,900.32 = 9,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,594.74x = 22,900.32 × 9,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,594.74x = 207,047,861.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,047,861.70/16,594.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.72

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