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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.16, 22,909.30 and 9,047.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.16, 22,909.30 and 9,047.54 is: 12,485.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.16 : 22,909.30 = 9,047.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.16/22,909.30 = 9,047.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.16x = 22,909.30 × 9,047.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.16x = 207,272,808.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,272,808.12/16,601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.44

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