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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.68, 22,905.97 and 9,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.68, 22,905.97 and 9,045.34 is: 12,482.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.68 : 22,905.97 = 9,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.68/22,905.97 = 9,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.68x = 22,905.97 × 9,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.68x = 207,192,286.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,192,286.68/16,598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.46

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