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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,596.33, 22,902.80 and 9,042.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,596.33, 22,902.80 and 9,042.63 is: 12,478.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,596.33 : 22,902.80 = 9,042.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,596.33/22,902.80 = 9,042.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,596.33x = 22,902.80 × 9,042.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,596.33x = 207,101,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,101,546.36/16,596.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,478.76

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