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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,596.10, 22,902.34 and 9,042.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,596.10, 22,902.34 and 9,042.52 is: 12,478.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,596.10 : 22,902.34 = 9,042.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,596.10/22,902.34 = 9,042.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,596.10x = 22,902.34 × 9,042.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,596.10x = 207,094,867.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,094,867.50/16,596.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,478.53

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