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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.35, 22,909.58 and 9,047.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.35, 22,909.58 and 9,047.74 is: 12,485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.35 : 22,909.58 = 9,047.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.35/22,909.58 = 9,047.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.35x = 22,909.58 × 9,047.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.35x = 207,279,923.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,279,923.35/16,601.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.73

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