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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,596.53, 22,903.76 and 9,043.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,596.53, 22,903.76 and 9,043.46 is: 12,480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,596.53 : 22,903.76 = 9,043.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,596.53/22,903.76 = 9,043.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,596.53x = 22,903.76 × 9,043.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,596.53x = 207,129,237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,129,237.41/16,596.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.27

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