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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.33, 22,901.42 and 9,041.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.33, 22,901.42 and 9,041.63 is: 12,477.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.33 : 22,901.42 = 9,041.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.33/22,901.42 = 9,041.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.33x = 22,901.42 × 9,041.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.33x = 207,066,074.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,066,074.21/16,595.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,477.37

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