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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.67, 22,905.87 and 9,045.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.67, 22,905.87 and 9,045.06 is: 12,482.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.67 : 22,905.87 = 9,045.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.67/22,905.87 = 9,045.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.67x = 22,905.87 × 9,045.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.67x = 207,184,853.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,184,853.97/16,598.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.02

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