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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.42, 22,906.32 and 9,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.42, 22,906.32 and 9,045.08 is: 12,482.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.42 : 22,906.32 = 9,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.42/22,906.32 = 9,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.42x = 22,906.32 × 9,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.42x = 207,189,496.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,189,496.91/16,598.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.48

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