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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.18, 22,905.28 and 9,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.18, 22,905.28 and 9,044.84 is: 12,481.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.18 : 22,905.28 = 9,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.18/22,905.28 = 9,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.18x = 22,905.28 × 9,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.18x = 207,174,592.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,174,592.76/16,598.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.77

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