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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.17, 22,906.56 and 9,045.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.17, 22,906.56 and 9,045.56 is: 12,482.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.17 : 22,906.56 = 9,045.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.17/22,906.56 = 9,045.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.17x = 22,906.56 × 9,045.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.17x = 207,202,662.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,202,662.87/16,599.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.71

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