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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.21, 22,908.29 and 9,046.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.21, 22,908.29 and 9,046.55 is: 12,484.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.21 : 22,908.29 = 9,046.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.21/22,908.29 = 9,046.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.21x = 22,908.29 × 9,046.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.21x = 207,240,990.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,240,990.90/16,600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.24

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