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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.79, 22,907.46 and 9,045.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.79, 22,907.46 and 9,045.98 is: 12,483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.79 : 22,907.46 = 9,045.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.79/22,907.46 = 9,045.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.79x = 22,907.46 × 9,045.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.79x = 207,220,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,220,379.42/16,599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,483.32

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