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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.67, 22,908.35 and 9,046.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.67, 22,908.35 and 9,046.85 is: 12,484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.67 : 22,908.35 = 9,046.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.67/22,908.35 = 9,046.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.67x = 22,908.35 × 9,046.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.67x = 207,248,303.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,248,303.69/16,600.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.33

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