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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,597.49, 22,904.24 and 9,043.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,597.49, 22,904.24 and 9,043.87 is: 12,480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.49 : 22,904.24 = 9,043.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.49/22,904.24 = 9,043.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.49x = 22,904.24 × 9,043.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.49x = 207,142,866.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,142,866.53/16,597.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.38

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