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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,596.34, 22,902.66 and 9,042.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,596.34, 22,902.66 and 9,042.73 is: 12,478.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,596.34 : 22,902.66 = 9,042.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,596.34/22,902.66 = 9,042.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,596.34x = 22,902.66 × 9,042.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,596.34x = 207,102,539.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,102,539.39/16,596.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,478.81

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