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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,597.94, 22,904.94 and 9,044.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,597.94, 22,904.94 and 9,044.58 is: 12,481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.94 : 22,904.94 = 9,044.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.94/22,904.94 = 9,044.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.94x = 22,904.94 × 9,044.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.94x = 207,165,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,165,562.23/16,597.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.40

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