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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.54, 22,909.30 and 9,047.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.54, 22,909.30 and 9,047.85 is: 12,485.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.54 : 22,909.30 = 9,047.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.54/22,909.30 = 9,047.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.54x = 22,909.30 × 9,047.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.54x = 207,279,795.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,279,795.46/16,601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.58

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