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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.49, 22,898.66 and 9,881.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.49, 22,898.66 and 9,881.93 is: 13,630.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.49 : 22,898.66 = 9,881.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.49/22,898.66 = 9,881.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.49x = 22,898.66 × 9,881.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.49x = 226,282,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,282,955.21/16,601.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.28

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