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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,597.53, 22,904.39 and 9,043.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,597.53, 22,904.39 and 9,043.67 is: 12,480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.53 : 22,904.39 = 9,043.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.53/22,904.39 = 9,043.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.53x = 22,904.39 × 9,043.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.53x = 207,139,584.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,139,584.97/16,597.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.15

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