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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,597.08, 22,903.96 and 9,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,597.08, 22,903.96 and 9,043.40 is: 12,479.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.08 : 22,903.96 = 9,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.08/22,903.96 = 9,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.08x = 22,903.96 × 9,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.08x = 207,129,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,129,803.82/16,597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.89

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