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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.63, 22,906.08 and 9,525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.63, 22,906.08 and 9,525.90 is: 13,144.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.63 : 22,906.08 = 9,525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.63/22,906.08 = 9,525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.63x = 22,906.08 × 9,525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.63x = 218,201,027.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,201,027.47/16,599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,144.93

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