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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.66, 22,909.61 and 9,047.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.66, 22,909.61 and 9,047.82 is: 12,485.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.66 : 22,909.61 = 9,047.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.66/22,909.61 = 9,047.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.66x = 22,909.61 × 9,047.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.66x = 207,282,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,282,027.55/16,601.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.62

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