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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.68, 22,907.35 and 9,046.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.68, 22,907.35 and 9,046.34 is: 12,483.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.68 : 22,907.35 = 9,046.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.68/22,907.35 = 9,046.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.68x = 22,907.35 × 9,046.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.68x = 207,227,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,227,676.60/16,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,483.84

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