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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,596.06, 22,902.51 and 9,144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,596.06, 22,902.51 and 9,144.06 is: 12,618.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,596.06 : 22,902.51 = 9,144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,596.06/22,902.51 = 9,144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,596.06x = 22,902.51 × 9,144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,596.06x = 209,421,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,421,925.59/16,596.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,618.77

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