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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.53, 22,908.06 and 9,046.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.53, 22,908.06 and 9,046.70 is: 12,484.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.53 : 22,908.06 = 9,046.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.53/22,908.06 = 9,046.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.53x = 22,908.06 × 9,046.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.53x = 207,242,332.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,242,332.47/16,600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.08

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