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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.94, 22,908.02 and 9,526.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.94, 22,908.02 and 9,526.41 is: 13,146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.94 : 22,908.02 = 9,526.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.94/22,908.02 = 9,526.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.94x = 22,908.02 × 9,526.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.94x = 218,231,143.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,231,143.18/16,599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,146.50

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