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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.32, 22,905.38 and 9,044.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.32, 22,905.38 and 9,044.71 is: 12,481.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.32 : 22,905.38 = 9,044.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.32/22,905.38 = 9,044.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.32x = 22,905.38 × 9,044.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.32x = 207,172,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,172,613.73/16,598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.54

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