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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,597.71, 22,904.91 and 9,044.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,597.71, 22,904.91 and 9,044.19 is: 12,481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.71 : 22,904.91 = 9,044.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.71/22,904.91 = 9,044.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.71x = 22,904.91 × 9,044.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.71x = 207,156,357.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,156,357.97/16,597.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.02

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