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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.77, 22,907.69 and 9,046.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.77, 22,907.69 and 9,046.11 is: 12,483.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.77 : 22,907.69 = 9,046.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.77/22,907.69 = 9,046.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.77x = 22,907.69 × 9,046.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.77x = 207,225,386.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,225,386.37/16,599.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,483.63

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