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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.24, 22,909.26 and 9,149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.24, 22,909.26 and 9,149.24 is: 12,625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.24 : 22,909.26 = 9,149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.24/22,909.26 = 9,149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.24x = 22,909.26 × 9,149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.24x = 209,602,317.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,602,317.96/16,601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,625.70

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