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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.68, 22,908.60 and 9,148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.68, 22,908.60 and 9,148.68 is: 12,624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.68 : 22,908.60 = 9,148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.68/22,908.60 = 9,148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.68x = 22,908.60 × 9,148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.68x = 209,583,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,583,450.65/16,600.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,624.99

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