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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.42, 22,905.53 and 9,044.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.42, 22,905.53 and 9,044.81 is: 12,481.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.42 : 22,905.53 = 9,044.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.42/22,905.53 = 9,044.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.42x = 22,905.53 × 9,044.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.42x = 207,176,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,176,029.66/16,598.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.67

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