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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.06, 22,906.42 and 9,045.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.06, 22,906.42 and 9,045.48 is: 12,482.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.06 : 22,906.42 = 9,045.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.06/22,906.42 = 9,045.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.06x = 22,906.42 × 9,045.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.06x = 207,199,563.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,199,563.98/16,599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.61

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