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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,596.71, 22,903.63 and 9,043.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,596.71, 22,903.63 and 9,043.16 is: 12,479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,596.71 : 22,903.63 = 9,043.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,596.71/22,903.63 = 9,043.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,596.71x = 22,903.63 × 9,043.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,596.71x = 207,121,279.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,121,279.00/16,596.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.66

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