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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,597.73, 22,905.45 and 9,044.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,597.73, 22,905.45 and 9,044.69 is: 12,481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.73 : 22,905.45 = 9,044.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.73/22,905.45 = 9,044.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.73x = 22,905.45 × 9,044.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.73x = 207,172,580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,172,580.03/16,597.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.98

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