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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.67, 22,902.29 and 9,042.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.67, 22,902.29 and 9,042.36 is: 12,478.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.67 : 22,902.29 = 9,042.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.67/22,902.29 = 9,042.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.67x = 22,902.29 × 9,042.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.67x = 207,090,751.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,090,751.00/16,595.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,478.60

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