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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.20, 22,906.36 and 9,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.20, 22,906.36 and 9,525.44 is: 13,144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.20 : 22,906.36 = 9,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.20/22,906.36 = 9,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.20x = 22,906.36 × 9,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.20x = 218,193,157.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,193,157.80/16,599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,144.80

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