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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.65, 22,901.91 and 9,041.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.65, 22,901.91 and 9,041.97 is: 12,477.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.65 : 22,901.91 = 9,041.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.65/22,901.91 = 9,041.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.65x = 22,901.91 × 9,041.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.65x = 207,078,383.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,078,383.16/16,595.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,477.87

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