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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.71, 22,907.39 and 9,525.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.71, 22,907.39 and 9,525.98 is: 13,145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.71 : 22,907.39 = 9,525.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.71/22,907.39 = 9,525.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.71x = 22,907.39 × 9,525.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.71x = 218,215,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,215,176.83/16,599.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,145.73

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