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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.55, 22,908.78 and 9,046.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.55, 22,908.78 and 9,046.89 is: 12,484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.55 : 22,908.78 = 9,046.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.55/22,908.78 = 9,046.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.55x = 22,908.78 × 9,046.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.55x = 207,253,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,253,212.69/16,600.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.72

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