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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,596.74, 22,903.48 and 9,144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,596.74, 22,903.48 and 9,144.74 is: 12,619.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,596.74 : 22,903.48 = 9,144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,596.74/22,903.48 = 9,144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,596.74x = 22,903.48 × 9,144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,596.74x = 209,446,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,446,369.70/16,596.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,619.73

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