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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.98, 22,907.09 and 9,525.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.98, 22,907.09 and 9,525.94 is: 13,145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.98 : 22,907.09 = 9,525.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.98/22,907.09 = 9,525.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.98x = 22,907.09 × 9,525.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.98x = 218,211,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,211,531.46/16,599.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,145.29

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