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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,597.77, 22,904.66 and 9,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,597.77, 22,904.66 and 9,044.20 is: 12,480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.77 : 22,904.66 = 9,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.77/22,904.66 = 9,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.77x = 22,904.66 × 9,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.77x = 207,154,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,154,223.49/16,597.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.85

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