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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,597.44, 22,904.25 and 9,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,597.44, 22,904.25 and 9,044.08 is: 12,480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.44 : 22,904.25 = 9,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.44/22,904.25 = 9,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.44x = 22,904.25 × 9,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.44x = 207,147,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,147,869.34/16,597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.71

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