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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,597.99, 22,904.80 and 9,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,597.99, 22,904.80 and 9,044.52 is: 12,481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.99 : 22,904.80 = 9,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.99/22,904.80 = 9,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.99x = 22,904.80 × 9,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.99x = 207,162,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,162,921.70/16,597.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.21

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