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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,597.32, 22,904.33 and 9,043.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,597.32, 22,904.33 and 9,043.71 is: 12,480.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.32 : 22,904.33 = 9,043.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.32/22,904.33 = 9,043.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.32x = 22,904.33 × 9,043.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.32x = 207,140,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,140,140.87/16,597.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.34

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