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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.29, 22,905.89 and 9,044.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.29, 22,905.89 and 9,044.61 is: 12,481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.29 : 22,905.89 = 9,044.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.29/22,905.89 = 9,044.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.29x = 22,905.89 × 9,044.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.29x = 207,174,873.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,174,873.40/16,598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.70

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