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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.61, 22,905.79 and 9,044.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.61, 22,905.79 and 9,044.99 is: 12,481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.61 : 22,905.79 = 9,044.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.61/22,905.79 = 9,044.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.61x = 22,905.79 × 9,044.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.61x = 207,182,641.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,182,641.49/16,598.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.93

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