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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.98, 22,905.21 and 9,523.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.98, 22,905.21 and 9,523.90 is: 13,142.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.98 : 22,905.21 = 9,523.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.98/22,905.21 = 9,523.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.98x = 22,905.21 × 9,523.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.98x = 218,146,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,146,929.52/16,598.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,142.19

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