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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.39, 22,901.57 and 9,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.39, 22,901.57 and 9,041.70 is: 12,477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.39 : 22,901.57 = 9,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.39/22,901.57 = 9,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.39x = 22,901.57 × 9,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.39x = 207,069,125.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,069,125.47/16,595.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,477.51

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