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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,600.92, 22,909.23 and 9,148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,600.92, 22,909.23 and 9,148.92 is: 12,625.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,600.92 : 22,909.23 = 9,148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,600.92/22,909.23 = 9,148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,600.92x = 22,909.23 × 9,148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,600.92x = 209,594,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,594,712.53/16,600.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,625.49

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