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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.04, 22,905.24 and 9,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.04, 22,905.24 and 9,044.40 is: 12,481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.04 : 22,905.24 = 9,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.04/22,905.24 = 9,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.04x = 22,905.24 × 9,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.04x = 207,164,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,164,152.66/16,598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.24

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