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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.52, 22,907.28 and 9,147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.52, 22,907.28 and 9,147.52 is: 12,623.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.52 : 22,907.28 = 9,147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.52/22,907.28 = 9,147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.52x = 22,907.28 × 9,147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.52x = 209,544,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,544,801.95/16,599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,623.55

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