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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.07, 22,908.42 and 9,046.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.07, 22,908.42 and 9,046.71 is: 12,484.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.07 : 22,908.42 = 9,046.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.07/22,908.42 = 9,046.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.07x = 22,908.42 × 9,046.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.07x = 207,245,832.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,245,832.30/16,600.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.64

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