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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.20, 22,905.10 and 9,146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.20, 22,905.10 and 9,146.04 is: 12,621.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.20 : 22,905.10 = 9,146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.20/22,905.10 = 9,146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.20x = 22,905.10 × 9,146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.20x = 209,490,960.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,490,960.80/16,598.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,621.31

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