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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.80, 22,901.94 and 9,042.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.80, 22,901.94 and 9,042.22 is: 12,478.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.80 : 22,901.94 = 9,042.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.80/22,901.94 = 9,042.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.80x = 22,901.94 × 9,042.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.80x = 207,084,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,084,408.53/16,595.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,478.12

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