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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.54, 22,907.92 and 9,046.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.54, 22,907.92 and 9,046.84 is: 12,484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.54 : 22,907.92 = 9,046.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.54/22,907.92 = 9,046.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.54x = 22,907.92 × 9,046.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.54x = 207,244,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,244,366.86/16,600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.20

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