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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,597.98, 22,904.92 and 9,044.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,597.98, 22,904.92 and 9,044.38 is: 12,481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.98 : 22,904.92 = 9,044.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.98/22,904.92 = 9,044.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.98x = 22,904.92 × 9,044.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.98x = 207,160,660.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,160,660.57/16,597.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.08

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